Explaining My Ratings and Rankings
Ratings
Prospects are rated from one to five stars.
The five star prospects are the most highly rated prospects, while the one star prospects are the lowest rated prospects or the ones we do not have sufficient information available on to give a high ranking.
You should note that the numerical ratings mean different things for different classes. This is because as the recruiting timeline progresses and more information is available for a prospect we are more easily able to discern his college potential.
Please keep in mind that for the younger prospects, the ratings can be very fluid as new prospects are added to the database and players move up and down in their ratings based on this new information. Coaches should note that ratings are a “snapshot” summary provided at a given time but that “snapshot” could easily change, especially early in the recruiting timeline.
The ratings for juniors are more narrowly tailored with respect to college potential than they are for sub-juniors. This is especially the case late in a junior prospects year. Here is a general overview of what then numeric ratings mean:
For juniors:
4 stars: A BCS prospect 3 stars: A lower-level D-I prospect 2 stars: A sub D-I college prospect 1 star: On the radar
For sophomores and freshmen:
5 stars: Among the top prospects in his class in the nation 4 stars: A D-I prospect
2 stars: On the radar 1 star: Worth a mention
Rankings
The rankings are provided to provide college scouts with some sort of order behind the chaos of trying to categorize prospects.
They are especially valuable in trying to put some order to the more highly rated (e.g. five star) prospects. However, as one works down the ranking list they, by their very nature, become more imprecise. They also, of course, become more accurate as underclassmen progress along the recruiting timeline toward late into their junior year.
Pat Sempier said
TOP PROSPECT New Jersey 2010 ALL STATE Kicker Ross Krautman Ramapo HS Franklin Lakes NJ.
June 2008-Recognized by SPORTING NEWS Magazine “50 Juniors To Watch”
Kicks without a tee off the ground-2007 Season led the State with 9 Field Goals his 9th a Game Winner with 3 seconds left. Already listed on Scout and Rivals and is one of the best Kickers in the US.
Pat Sempier
Kicking Coach 49 years
http://www.kicking.com/members/view.asp?id=krautman
Jabari Price said
How are the prospects reffred?
Bud Dempsey said
Northern Kentucky OL Adam Dempsey 6′3 1/2″ / 245 lbs is being recruited by UL, UC, WKU, MAC & IVY schools. He plays out of Ft. Thomas Highlands and is the only returning lineman from the defending Class 5A State Champions.
Craig capodiferro said
I just returned from recruit game at Penn State and I am heavily recruited by D1 schools. Colorado, I went to Stanford,Lafayette all the Ivy s and North Western and many more. Over 60 schools have requested a senior tape. Maybe take a look at the lastest information. I M NOW 6′6 and 287 lbs. I have worked out with former NFL players and my speed and strength has increased tremendously. I went to recruit camps and coaches are very impressed with my ability
Thank you
Craig Capodiferro
Hunter Whetsel said
I am now entering my Junior Season as a 3yr Starter as DB.
I will also be moving to the offense this season as WR, RB, and Kickoff.
Currently being recruited by: Tennesse, Michigan, Virginia, Texas Tech, SMU, Oklahoma St, Stanford, Oregon
5′10 178lbs 4.4 combine forty
Chad Beals said
I am just finishing my Junior season as a 3 yr. starter at CB and RB. Rushed for 1356 yds. and 30 TD’s in regular season. I have been contacted by recruiters from University of Cincinnati, BGSU, and Mount Union.
Devon Carrington said
Made comments on under the ranking page for class 2010 please review
roadster997 said
Devon,
Thanks for the updates. I have added them to my database. I will not be showing your other message on this site as it includes your contact info.
Best of luck in your recruitment.
Jim Stefani
Rod Johnson said
Jim:
I wanted to update you on my son Patrick Johnson Class of 2010 Running Back for Klein High School. I have his Junior Highlight DVD and tons of pictures. Please let me know the format.
As of 3-31-09
Patrick Johnson Klein High School, Running Back
Head Coach: Stan Labay at slabay@kleinisd.net
Height 5′6″
Weight 173
40: 4.56
Shuttle: 4.39
Vertical 30.5
Bench Max 260
16 reps @185
2008 13-5A All District Running Back (started every Varsity game Junior year)
NUC Houston combine MVP Soph. Ultimate 100 invite 2008, 2009
Colleges:
Medium interest no offers yet. (Hand written from Texas Tech, attended junior day at Tech and Rice, Invited to all SMU games, Junior Day, Spring game and camps. Visited SMU for Memphis game. Invited back to second Junior day and Spring game at Texas Tech. Visiting SMU again this weekend.
SMU
Texas Tech
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Oregon
Portland State
Rice
Purdue
Thanks/Rod