ReRank Breakdown: 2011 Western Kentucky Recruiting Class

The 2011 recruiting class for Western Kentucky presented a mixed bag of outcomes relative to their original recruiting expectations. With no blue-chip prospects and a ranking of 91, the class was expected to face challenges in terms of immediate impact. However, the class demonstrated some ability to develop players, as shown by Tyler Higbee's emergence as an NFL Starter despite being originally ranked much lower.
The outcomes indicate a trend where several lower-ranked recruits achieved positive results, contributing to the team's depth. For instance, multiple players were able to secure starting roles at the collegiate level, evidenced by the contributions from recruits like Terran Williams, Gavin Rocker, and Tim Gorski, all of whom achieved the "College Starter" label. This suggests that while the overall talent level of the class may not have been high, the coaching staff was able to maximize the potential of specific recruits.

Overall, the 2011 recruiting class for Western Kentucky slightly underperformed expectations given the S2S rerank moving from 91 to 96. While the class did produce a notable success story in Tyler Higbee, the overall lack of higher-ranked recruits who could make significant impacts at the collegiate level contributed to the class's ranking decline. The ability to develop lower-ranked talent into contributors is a positive sign, but the missed opportunities with higher-ranked recruits like Cliff Burns highlight areas for improvement.
Takeaway: The class showcased potential for development but ultimately fell short of broader expectations based on original rankings.