I haven't spent any time reviewing prospect ratings this cycle but checked the current state of the class, outstanding targets, etc, after Simmons committed.
TH and CS were landing mid to high 4*s (93-97) with regularity, and for us, that was always an acceptable, safe bet. While neither staff effectively developed anyone, it's also fair to say that Texas hsfb overexposes guys with mediocre athleticism and enough skills training to hide their deficiencies.
This cycle has been the opposite of that. Using the On3 composite, we have 1 mid 4* (Gibson), and with the exception of mayyyyyyyyybe Blake Ivy, we aren't even recruiting any others right now.
'22 (we took eight) is actually a really good example of what that range of rating looks like after 18 months on the roster, especially compared with the 8 below them. It appears Sark has learned a lesson:
On3 Composite
2024 Expectations
Brooks
95.9
Probable starter
Neto
95
6th or 7th OL
Thompson
94.43
Transfer
Allen
93.87
Depth
Finkley
93.69
Depth
Tapp
93.56
3rd or 4th DE
Bledsoe
93.3
Depth
Guilbeau
93.1
Still on the team
Ross
92.29
Depth
Blue
92.25
RB3
Murphy
91.7
QB2
Jordan
91.42
2 deep
Williams
90.9
2 deep
Bryant
90.08
Depth
Burke
89.76
2nd or 3rd Edge
LTG
89.56
Depth