If we can do really, really well this year, what recruiting class rank do you think we'll get?

5

4.5

Top 8

There is often a one year delay in a good season equating to a great recruiting class. Seniors have made up their mind, Juniors, not so much.

OUs F-350s are keeping our class down

2017 will be hard to get in the top 10. We already have so many commits. Fringe top 10-12.

Now 2018? The sky would be the limit with that one. Top 5 type class

When you ask Sumlin and A&M is winning he always says most recruiting is decided the year before and when they are losing he says we need to win.......fo figure.

beerad12man said:

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2017 will be hard to get in the top 10. We already have so many commits. Fringe top 10-12.

Now 2018? The sky would be the limit with that one. Top 5 type class

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I think it depends on how many we take in this class. I've seen speculation that we might take 6-7 more. Then a top ten finish is definately possible.

It would take landing nearly all 4/5 stars in those 6-7 spots. Including at least one 5 star such as Marvin Wilson. I've plugged the numbers many times. Very unlikely to finish top 10 based on who we are projected to land. We would need a drastic change of mind by multiple recruits

beerad12man said:

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2017 will be hard to get in the top 10. We already have so many commits. Fringe top 10-12.

Now 2018? The sky would be the limit with that one. Top 5 type class

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Beerad you got to remember we can take a lot in this class due to how many early enrollees we have coming in. If we can get 5 big time prospects on board, that should land us in the top 10.

Tamu_mgm said:

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beerad12man said:

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2017 will be hard to get in the top 10. We already have so many commits. Fringe top 10-12.

Now 2018? The sky would be the limit with that one. Top 5 type class

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Beerad you got to remember we can take a lot in this class due to how many early enrollees we have coming in. If we can get 5 big time prospects on board, that should land us in the top 10.

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Again, I've already factored that all in. I've already plugged in multiple scenarios into the class calculator. No matter how you slice it, it's going to be difficult to maintain a top 10 ranking. We're going to have to land multiple prospects down the stretch that we currently don't lead for. Even if we took 30, if we just simply filled up on guys we lead for now like Hines, Johnson, Sheffield, etc., we still would be more likely to finish in the 10-15 range than top 10.

Now, if we change the mind of a couple of big time guys like Marvin Wilson or Austin Deculus, that changes the equation.

Another thing to factor in is if 3-4 of our current commits get bumps in the rating between now and signing day, that changes the equation.

As it is, even with taking 30 guys, if you look at who we are currently projected and/or have a good shot with, a top 10 class is unlikely based on the simple class calculator on 247. Things can change though. We have 4 months so we'll see.

Around 10

Agree with around 10. Would think it impacts the 2018 class, especially if we roll this kind of success into next season.

beerad12man said:

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Tamu_mgm said:

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beerad12man said:

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2017 will be hard to get in the top 10. We already have so many commits. Fringe top 10-12.

Now 2018? The sky would be the limit with that one. Top 5 type class

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Beerad you got to remember we can take a lot in this class due to how many early enrollees we have coming in. If we can get 5 big time prospects on board, that should land us in the top 10.

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Again, I've already factored that all in. I've already plugged in multiple scenarios into the class calculator. No matter how you slice it, it's going to be difficult to maintain a top 10 ranking. We're going to have to land multiple prospects down the stretch that we currently don't lead for. Even if we took 30, if we just simply filled up on guys we lead for now like Hines, Johnson, Sheffield, etc., we still would be more likely to finish in the 10-15 range than top 10.

Now, if we change the mind of a couple of big time guys like Marvin Wilson or Austin Deculus, that changes the equation.

Another thing to factor in is if 3-4 of our current commits get bumps in the rating between now and signing day, that changes the equation.

As it is, even with taking 30 guys, if you look at who we are currently projected and/or have a good shot with, a top 10 class is unlikely based on the simple class calculator on 247. Things can change though. We have 4 months so we'll see.

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This.

Even if Marvin Wilson, Anthony Hines, Devodrick Johnson, and Joshua Rogers all committed tomorrow it would only bump us up to #6, and that's if no one else added players. We're almost certainly going to finish somewhere between 10-15.

My guess is that we get passed by Michigan, Florida, Southern Cal, Auburn, and maybe Texas. That puts us 13th, which I'd say is pretty close.

It's a nice thought, but class rankings should be taken lightly. Just look at the Class of '13. #Who'sLeft?

http://tamu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits

I'd much rather a coach fill every position of need with a couple 3 and 4 stars than whiff on a five star who may not even pan out anyway.

Wede01 said:

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It's a nice thought, but class rankings should be taken lightly. Just look at the Class of '13. #Who'sLeft?

http://tamu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits

I'd much rather a coach fill every position of need with a couple 3 and 4 stars than whiff on a five star who may not even pan out anyway.

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class of '13 is #9 nationally...

class of '14 is #5.

Tell me again how that class sucked?

stars do matter, ask bama.

Wede01 said:

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It's a nice thought, but class rankings should be taken lightly. Just look at the Class of '13. #Who'sLeft?

http://tamu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits

I'd much rather a coach fill every position of need with a couple 3 and 4 stars than whiff on a five star who may not even pan out anyway.

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Every team since the star rankings have come about except one who has won a national championships has had at least 3 top 10 classes on campus. It's very important to consistently recruit top 10 classes, especially in our conference. One might even argue top 5 is needed since we have to beat bama to win one.

Let's stop using one or two examples amongst ample evidence elsewhere in trying to prove our points. Do you want to the exception or the rule, which were more than capable of doing.

Wede01 said:

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It's a nice thought, but class rankings should be taken lightly. Just look at the Class of '13. #Who'sLeft?

http://tamu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits

I'd much rather a coach fill every position of need with a couple 3 and 4 stars than whiff on a five star who may not even pan out anyway.

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If your entire class is 4 and 5 star guys every year like Bama, then you don't care if you have some washouts.

That's the exact point. When you're stacked top to bottom with talent it's ok when a few of these highly rated guys don't pan out. However, for us if we only get 1 or 2 at a given position over the course of a few years and that particular player, or players, don't pan out then we're screwed. That's the reason we have a few glaring weaknesses still. Getting better tho.

beerad12man said:

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Wede01 said:

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It's a nice thought, but class rankings should be taken lightly. Just look at the Class of '13. #Who'sLeft?

http://tamu.247sports.com/Season/2013-Football/Commits

I'd much rather a coach fill every position of need with a couple 3 and 4 stars than whiff on a five star who may not even pan out anyway.

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Every team since the star rankings have come about except one who has won a national championships has had at least 3 top 10 classes on campus. It's very important to consistently recruit top 10 classes, especially in our conference. One might even argue top 5 is needed since we have to beat bama to win one.

Let's stop using one or two examples amongst ample evidence elsewhere in trying to prove our points. Do you want to the exception or the rule, which were more than capable of doing.

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Out of curiosity which is the exception? 2010 Auburn?

I think so. I didn't go down each teams list personally but just remember reading that stat elsewhere.