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ReRank Breakdown: 2011 Wake Forest Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2011 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking58
S2S rerank113
Total recruits16
Blue chip %0%

Badges Earned

No class-year badges earned for this class.

S2S Class DNA

2011 class

One-year metrics for this recruiting class

Hits & Misses

Hit: Brandon Chubb (EDGE) — Originally ranked 1939. Outcome: All Conference. Chubb exceeded expectations as a late-ranked recruit, earning an All Conference designation. Miss: Kevin Sousa (QB) — Originally ranked 598. Outcome: Bust. Sousa did not meet the expectations associated with his ranking, resulting in a low outcome. Miss: Cody Preble (IOL) — Originally ranked 857. Outcome: Bust. Preble's performance fell short of what was anticipated based on his ranking. Miss: Josh Hunt (LB) — Originally ranked 1073. Outcome: Bust. Hunt's outcome did not align with his recruitment position, leading to a poor performance.

Development Story

The 2011 recruiting class for Wake Forest shows a mixed bag of outcomes, with one notable hit in Brandon Chubb, who achieved an All Conference status despite being ranked low. The class comprised 16 commits with an original ranking of 58, indicating a significant gap between expectations and the eventual performance, as seen in the S2S rerank dropping to 113. The lack of blue chip recruits (0%) further highlights the challenges faced during this recruiting cycle, which may have influenced the overall class performance.
For the majority of recruits, particularly those ranked, the outcomes did not meet expectations. Three recruits who were originally ranked in the 500-1100 range finished with outcome scores indicating they were classified as Busts. This trend reflects a struggle in developing higher-ranked players, showcasing a need for improvement in player development strategies within the program.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the Wake Forest 2011 recruiting class underperformed relative to initial expectations. The substantial drop in the S2S rerank from 58 to 113 indicates that the recruits did not fulfill their projected potential. The presence of only one significant success, alongside multiple Busts, paints a picture of a class that struggled to deliver on its promise.
The takeaway from this evaluation is clear: while there was a notable success with Brandon Chubb, the overall class performance emphasizes the need for better alignment between recruitment rankings and subsequent player development.

Published: May 31, 2026Read time: 2 min352 words