Playing the long game is important when assessing recruits for college football. A prospect may begin the process as early as age 14 or 15, but the main focus is on the prospect’s development and upcoming assessment periods as they get older. Prospect ranking is also a very subjective and fluid process; frequently, there is not much of a difference between a player ranked fifth in a class and one ranked seventeenth.
Every recruiting cycle, we evaluate the top 300 prospects. However, with 2,800 prospects in a class, it gets harder to differentiate and rank the prospects as they get closer together on the list
Playing the long game is important when assessing recruits for college football. A prospect may begin the process as early as age 14 or 15, but the main focus is on the prospect’s development and upcoming assessment periods as they get older. Prospect ranking is also a very subjective and fluid process; frequently, there is not much of a difference between a player ranked fifth in a class and one ranked seventeenth.
Every recruiting clcye, we evaluate the top 300 prospects. However, with 2,800 prospects in a class, it gets harder to differentiate and rank the prospects as they get closer together on the list.
evaluating each position in the 2024 college football recruiting class
Here is a position-by-position breakdown of the 2024 recruiting class. We look at the top two players at each position, highlight characteristics that set No. 1 apart from No. 2, dissect a three-star prospect who may be a sleeper in college, and provide details on the best uncommitted prospects and their potential destinations.
Jackson is an explosive player with a fluid release and powerful arm. He may be a reliable passer because of his steady footwork and balance in the pocket. Jackson is a proficient thrower. As a junior and senior, Jackson’s recruiting has become more competitive.
Jackson is an explosive player with a fluid release and powerful arm. He may be a reliable passer because of his steady footwork and balance in the pocket. Jackson is a proficient thrower. As a junior and senior, Jackson’s recruiting has become more competitive.
Gibson (ESPN 300 No. 34; Texas commit) is being scouted: Among the most thrilling backs in the nation is this one. He fulfils a lot of the requirements that teams look for in a running back. He has such tremendous and devastating force. Gibson defies tackle attempts and makes people miss. He reminds us of Jonathan Brook, the Texas running back, but faster.
