ReRank Breakdown: 2011 West Virginia Recruiting Class

The 2011 recruiting class for West Virginia presented a mixed bag of outcomes against the backdrop of its original expectations. With a recruiting class ranked 49th nationally, the Mountaineers aimed for a stronger showing, which was reflected in their S2S rerank of 74. This drop in the S2S ranking suggests that the anticipated level of talent and impact did not fully materialize as hoped.
A total of 22 recruits joined the program, with a blue chip percentage of just 14%, indicating a reliance on lower-ranked prospects. Within this class, the majority of players achieved outcomes classified as "College Starter," suggesting that while the class produced solid contributors, it lacked the elite talent often required to significantly elevate the team's competitive standing. The presence of a single player reaching the "NFL Starter" level, Nick Kwiatkoski, highlights a notable achievement, but it also underscores the overall limitations of the recruiting class.

Overall, the 2011 recruiting class for West Virginia underperformed relative to its original expectations. The drop in the S2S rerank indicates that the class did not translate its potential into the anticipated impact on the field. While the class included a few standout performers, such as Kwiatkoski, the majority of recruits were unable to exceed their projected contributions significantly. The key takeaway is that West Virginia's 2011 class produced steady contributors but fell short of delivering the high-impact players that were needed to drive the program forward.