Introducing DSRS - you do the rating

[DaCat]

Here is a simple way of looking at our recruiting class - DSRS (DaCat's Star Rating System). Obviously no one knows how these kids will pan out in college but it's a fan's call in life to speculate and argue over this topic. Quite simply:
5 stars = All American
4 stars = All B1G 1st or 2nd team
3 stars = All B1G honorable mention or consistent starter
2 stars = productive role player
1 star = non-player

For example, Venric Mark would be rated a 5 star recruit under the DSRS. Ibraheim Campbell is a 4 star. So far Geoff Mogus is a 3 star. Jimmy Hall would be a 2 star. You get the point.

 

[DaCat]

My very uneducated take on this year's recruiting class:

5 stars - none

4 stars - Fox, Moten, Thomas, Thompson

 

[NUCat320]

You're missing 1 1/2 Star - "unproductive role player".

Not naming names but, for example, every running back between Tyrell Sutton and Venric Mark's one season.

 

[T_Levine]

Unfortunately as Gary Barnett said to me once.

20 recruits

You have to assume the following

5 guaranteed starters and big time players
5 never see the field
5 have a chance to be solid contributors
5 role players

The star ratings impact what you "should" expect from the recruit or the likelihood they will fit one of those categories. A 5star is expected to be a starter, superstar and future nfl player. A 1 star should be lucky to see the field and be the longest of longshots.

In the end you can never tell about the size of a kid's heart and determination to excel.