Analysis: Do Stars Matter in Recruiting and Where Does Iowa Fit In?

[RobHowe]

A look at how much recruiting stars matter and where Iowa fits in:

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[99topdawg]

From 2018-2020, we have had 5 recruits receive a ranking of 5.3 and lower from Rivals and a 5.8 and above.

5.3 and below:
Riley Moss '18
Kaevon Merriweather '18
Brenden Deasfernandes '20
Tory Taylor '20
Michael Lois '20

Brenden has been in and out of the 2-deeps at CB this year as a RS Soph. Lois is the one that broke his back in a trampoline accident. Moss is not actually on Rivals because he didn't receive a scholarship offer until the end of summer after paying summer tuition.

5.8 and above

Julius Brents '18
John Waggoner '18
Spencer Petras '18
Dallas Craddieth '18
Jestin Jacobs '19
Deontae Craig '20
Deuce Hogan '20

Some good players in here as well, but only Waggoner and Craig will play in the bowl game (well, I guess Hogan could too).

 

[HawkGold]

One would also have to look at offers. Historically pre NIL, it wouldn't look good for Iowa.

You would also have to compare top talent numbers v overall score.