I went back 20 years and looked at average stars in each signing class, just using this site, to keep it simple and verifiable.
Would you believe, based on average stars, this recruiting class is tied for the 2nd best class in the last 20 years?
Caveats - only 18 guys, short on OL, only as accurate as Rivals rankings. I get it.
I'm not saying it was an amazing class. But it's not the tragedy that you're being told. Numbers are below. Verify for yourself using team rankings.
Again - not saying this was an earth-shattering signing class. Just showing you the data. Judge for yourself how good or bad it was.
Would you believe, based on average stars, this recruiting class is tied for the 2nd best class in the last 20 years?
Caveats - only 18 guys, short on OL, only as accurate as Rivals rankings. I get it.
I'm not saying it was an amazing class. But it's not the tragedy that you're being told. Numbers are below. Verify for yourself using team rankings.
Again - not saying this was an earth-shattering signing class. Just showing you the data. Judge for yourself how good or bad it was.
| Year | Avg stars |
| 2015 | 3.7 |
| 2022 | 3.67 |
| 2018 | 3.67 |
| 2016 | 3.65 |
| 2011 | 3.63 |
| 2012 | 3.62 |
| 2019 | 3.57 |
| 2014 | 3.56 |
| 2010 | 3.55 |
| 2013 | 3.54 |
| 2020 | 3.52 |
| 2006 | 3.52 |
| 2007 | 3.37 |
| 2017 | 3.33 |
| 2021 | 3.22 |
| 2009 | 3.21 |
| 2003 | 3.19 |
| 2005 | 3.14 |
| 2008 | 3.03 |
| 2004 | 2.48 |
