ReRank Breakdown: 2012 West Virginia Recruiting Class

The 2012 recruiting class for West Virginia displayed a mix of outcomes, with notable success from several lower-ranked recruits who transitioned into impactful roles. Specifically, both Mark Glowinski and Karl Joseph emerged as NFL starters, showcasing the ability of the program to develop talent beyond their original rankings. This trend highlights a potential strength in player development at West Virginia, particularly for those who may have been overlooked by other programs.
However, the class also featured several highly-ranked recruits who did not fulfill their potential. The presence of two players labeled as "Bust"—Ford Childress and Deon-Tay McManus—indicates that not all the expectations set by their rankings were met. This contrast between hits and misses suggests that while West Virginia can develop talent effectively, there remains a challenge in maximizing the outcomes of higher-ranked prospects.
Overall, while the class had a few standout performers, the S2S rerank of 49 indicates that overall performance did not align with the initial higher expectations set by the original class rank of 34. The drop in ranking suggests that the program may need to enhance its assessment and development strategies to better harness the potential of its highest-ranked recruits.

The 2012 recruiting class for West Virginia can be viewed as a mixed outcome, where some recruits significantly exceeded expectations while others underperformed. The S2S rerank moved down due to the lack of development from several higher-ranked players, which ultimately affected the overall performance of the class. The takeaway from this evaluation is that while the class had notable successes, particularly with lower-ranked recruits, the inability to capitalize on the higher-ranked prospects represented a significant miss for the program.