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Program year analysis and class DNA metrics for Washington State (2013).
2013 recruiting class — expectation versus Stars2Stats outcomes
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“Built on development, not recruiting rankings.”
S2S Class DNA
One-year metrics for this recruiting class
Recruits that contributed to program
Share who became impact players (starters, elite contributors, or NFL)
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Recruits that reached the NFL in any tier
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Signing classes 2013 · NFL signee counts by recruit position
The Washington State Cougars' 2013 recruiting class consisted of 29 recruits, with an original class rank of 49 that improved slightly to a rank of 43 in the S2S rerank. This suggests that the program's evaluation of the players during their development may have been more favorable than the original assessments, reflecting a potential for growth and development within the program.
The class produced several notable outcomes, including an All American and multiple college starters. However, a lack of blue-chip recruits (0% blue chip percentage) indicates that the class relied heavily on under-the-radar and lower-ranked talents. The overall performance of the class showcases a mix of players who met or exceeded expectations and those who underperformed, illustrating the unpredictable nature of recruiting success.
Overall, the 2013 recruiting class for Washington State met expectations, particularly with the emergence of players like Cody O'Connell as an All American. The slight upward movement in the S2S rank reflects positive development trends within the program, although the lack of higher-ranked recruits limited the class's potential ceiling. In summary, while the class had its successes, it also faced challenges with several recruits not reaching their original projected impact.