Do you have any stats on how many of those 4 and 5 star players didn't pan out? How about how many 3 star players are in the NFL?
Do you have any stats on how many of those 4 and 5 star players didn't pan out? How about how many 3 star players are in the NFL?
Do you have any stats on how many of those 4 and 5 star players didn't pan out? How about how many 3 star players are in the NFL?
The % of players who are 4 and 5 star recruits that make an NFL roster is far greater than the % of 3 star players who end up in the league. The raw numbers may show more 3 star guys make it but there are heck of a lot more players rated as 3 stars coming out of high school than 4's and 5's.
This is something that has really bothered me about our coaches pledge to recruit in state... according to this and a general consensus about recruiting we are making a pledge to do average to slightly above average recruiting not exactly what we need to become relevant again...maybe it's good recruiting grounds for cincy but not for any team that wants to be a national championship contender.. and yeah you can make a (at best weak) argument about coaching up talent but the bottom line is everyone cannot be an exception to the rule and the best recruiters are usually the most successful