Washington State 2015 — recruiting class & outcomes

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ReRank Breakdown: 2015 Washington State Recruiting Class

Class Snapshot

2015 class

Key numbers for this recruiting class

Original ranking53

S2S rerank105

Total recruits26

Blue chip %0%

Badges Earned

No class-year badges earned for this class.

S2S Class DNA

2015 class

One-year metrics for this recruiting class

Hits & Misses

Hit: Tavares Martin Jr. (WR) — Originally ranked 815. Outcome: College Starter. Martin exceeded expectations for his ranking, becoming a reliable part of the receiving corps. Hit: Darrien Molton (CB) — Originally ranked 851. Outcome: College Starter. Molton's performance as a starter in the secondary demonstrates significant development from his initial ranking. Hit: Hunter Dale (S) — Originally ranked 524. Outcome: College Starter. Dale’s transition to a starting role indicates a successful development trajectory. Hit: James Williams (RB) — Originally ranked 784. Outcome: College Starter. Williams contributed as a starter, surpassing recruiting expectations effectively. Hit: Kyle Sweet (WR) — Originally ranked 1039. Outcome: College Starter. Sweet's emergence as a starter showcases the ability to exceed the expectations set by his recruitment. Hit: Logan Tago (EDGE) — Originally ranked 1562. Outcome: College Starter. Tago's successful transition to a starting role illustrates the potential of lower-ranked recruits. Hit: Nnamdi Oguayo (EDGE) — Originally ranked 2198. Outcome: College Starter. Oguayo's development into a starting position reflects a positive outcome compared to his recruiting profile. Miss: T.J. Fehoko (LB) — Originally ranked 956. Outcome: Bust. Fehoko did not meet expectations for a recruit of his ranking, resulting in a low outcome. Miss: Amosa Sakaria (IOL) — Originally ranked 2078. Outcome: Bust. Sakaria's performance did not align with the expectations set by his recruitment status. Miss: Cedric Bigge-Duren (IOL) — Originally ranked 1508. Outcome: Bust. Bigge-Duren failed to make an impact, underperforming relative to his recruiting expectations. Miss: Jeremiah Mitchell (DL) — Originally ranked 149. Outcome: Bust. Despite being a higher-ranked recruit, Mitchell did not deliver on the expectations.

Development Story

The 2015 recruiting class for Washington State exhibited a mixed performance in terms of player outcomes versus original recruiting expectations. The class, originally ranked 53rd and subsequently re-ranked to 101st, demonstrated a significant shift in perceived talent level following their collegiate careers. With a total of 24 recruits, the class showcased a zero percent blue chip percentage, indicating that none were considered elite recruits.
Despite the overall disappointing re-ranking, several players emerged as key contributors and starters. A total of seven players exceeded expectations, particularly among those who were originally unranked or lower-ranked. This suggests a potential pattern of effective player development within the program, particularly for those who may have been overlooked during the recruiting process. The outcomes for several of these recruits indicate that Washington State was able to identify and develop talent that may not have been recognized by traditional recruiting metrics.
In contrast, the presence of multiple "Bust" outcomes among higher-ranked recruits points to a significant discrepancy in the expected versus actual performance for some players. The failure of these ranked recruits to meet their expectations reflects a challenge within the recruiting strategy, as these players did not translate their high school success into meaningful contributions at the collegiate level.

Outcome Summary

Overall, the 2015 recruiting class for Washington State met mixed expectations. While the presence of several players who became college starters indicates some success in player development, the number of recruits labeled as "Bust" suggests that the higher-ranked recruits did not perform to the level anticipated. The S2S re-rank moving down from 53 to 101 reflects this discrepancy, highlighting the need for improved evaluation and recruitment strategies. The key takeaway from this class is the importance of player development, particularly for lower-ranked recruits who can exceed initial expectations.

Published: July 9, 2026•Read time: 3 min•586 words