NFL Draft Top 100...Recruiting and development..

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...big-board-matt-millers-latest-rankings#slide1

1. 
   1. Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
   
   2. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
   
   3. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
   
   4. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
   
   5. Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
   
   6. Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn
   
   7. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
   
   8. Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
   
   9. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
   1. 
      10. A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
      
      11. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
      
      12. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
      
      13. Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina
      
      14. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
      
      15. Grant Delpit, S, LSU
      
      16. D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
      
      17. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
      
      18. Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
      
      19. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
      
      20. Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
      
      21. CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
      
      22. Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
      
      23. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
      
      24. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
      
      25. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
      
      26. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
      
      27. Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
      
      28. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
      
      29. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
      
      30. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
      
      31. K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
      
      32. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
      
      33. Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
      
      34. Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
      
      35. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
      
      36. Ashtyn Davis, S, California
      
      37. Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
      
      38. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
      
      39. Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
      
      40. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
      
      41. Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin
      
      42. Austin Jackson, OT, USC
      
      43. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
      
      44. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
      
      45. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
      
      46. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
      
      47. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
      
      48. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
      
      49. Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
      
      50. Josh Jones, OT, Houston
      
      51. Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
      
      52. Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
      
      53. Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
      
      54. KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
      
      55. Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma
      
      56. A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
      
      57. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
      
      58. Justin Madubuike, IDL, Texas A&M
      
      59. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
      
      60. Neville Gallimore, IDL, Oklahoma
      
      61. Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
      
      62. John Simpson, IOL, Clemson
      
      63. Matt Hennessy, IOL, Temple
      
      64. Matt Peart, OT, UConn
      
      65. Marlon Davidson, EDGE, Auburn
      
      66. Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
      
      67. Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
      
      68. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
      
      69. Ben Bredeson, IOL, Michigan
      
      70. Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah
      
      71. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
      72. Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
      
      73. Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
      
      74. Nick Harris, IOL, Washington
      
      75. Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky
      
      76. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
      
      77. Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
      
      78. Charleston Rambo, WR, Oklahoma
      
      79. Richard LeCounte, S, Georgia
      
      80. Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
      
      81. Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
      
      82. Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
      
      83. Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
      
      84. Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
      
      85. Terrell Burgess, CB, Utah
      
      86. Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
      
      87. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
      
      88. Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
      
      89. Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
      
      90. Brandon Jones, S, Texas
      
      91. Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
      
      92. Evan Weaver, LB, California
      
      93. Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
      
      94. Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue
      
      95. Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
      
      96. Juwan Johnson, WR, Oregon
      
      97. Zack Moss, RB, Utah
      
      98. Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU
      
      99. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
      
      100. Shane Lemieux, IOL, Oregon
      
      Cornerbacks
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         Paul Sancya/Associated Press
         Best in Coverage: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
         
         Best Speed: Trevon Diggs, Alabama
         
         Best Day 1 Starter: Okudah
         
         Biggest Riser: Jaylon Johnson, Utah
         
         Biggest Sleeper: Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
         
         
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

NU needs to return to the point of putting 5-6 guys back in the NFL yearly. When LJ is our main guy to be picked and he isn't listed in the top 100 that isn't good enough. Listed as biggest sleeper. Iowa and Purdue have 2 guys in the top 100 along with Wisconsin with 3. NU has to be recruiting, retaining and developing guys every year and putting guys back in the NFL at least on par with Iowa and Wisconsin. OSU is on another level from the rest of the Big 10. Win the West first then see what happens. Our 2 best guys from last year didn't EVEN get drafted. Ozigbo and Stanley.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

And anyone who says recruiting and stars don't matter look at the top recruiting classes yearly. Alabama, OSU, Clemson, Oklahoma, etc..then look at how it translates to wins and NFL talent. NU has some incredible young talent from last years class and this years class. Have to now retain and develop. Doesn't matter if you get a bunch of 4 stars and then half the class leaves Like Bo and Riley's top classes did. GBR

 

[WestCoastCornhusker2]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...big-board-matt-millers-latest-rankings#slide1

1. 
   1. Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
   
   2. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
   
   3. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
   
   4. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
   
   5. Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
   
   6. Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn
   
   7. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
   
   8. Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
   
   9. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
   1. 
      10. A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
      
      11. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
      
      12. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
      
      13. Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina
      
      14. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
      
      15. Grant Delpit, S, LSU
      
      16. D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
      
      17. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
      
      18. Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
      
      19. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
      
      20. Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
      
      21. CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
      
      22. Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
      
      23. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
      
      24. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
      
      25. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
      
      26. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
      
      27. Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
      
      28. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
      
      29. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
      
      30. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
      
      31. K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
      
      32. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
      
      33. Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
      
      34. Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
      
      35. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
      
      36. Ashtyn Davis, S, California
      
      37. Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
      
      38. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
      
      39. Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
      
      40. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
      
      41. Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin
      
      42. Austin Jackson, OT, USC
      
      43. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
      
      44. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
      
      45. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
      
      46. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
      
      47. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
      
      48. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
      
      49. Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
      
      50. Josh Jones, OT, Houston
      
      51. Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
      
      52. Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
      
      53. Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
      
      54. KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
      
      55. Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma
      
      56. A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
      
      57. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
      
      58. Justin Madubuike, IDL, Texas A&M
      
      59. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
      
      60. Neville Gallimore, IDL, Oklahoma
      
      61. Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
      
      62. John Simpson, IOL, Clemson
      
      63. Matt Hennessy, IOL, Temple
      
      64. Matt Peart, OT, UConn
      
      65. Marlon Davidson, EDGE, Auburn
      
      66. Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
      
      67. Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
      
      68. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
      
      69. Ben Bredeson, IOL, Michigan
      
      70. Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah
      
      71. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
      72. Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
      
      73. Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
      
      74. Nick Harris, IOL, Washington
      
      75. Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky
      
      76. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
      
      77. Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
      
      78. Charleston Rambo, WR, Oklahoma
      
      79. Richard LeCounte, S, Georgia
      
      80. Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
      
      81. Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
      
      82. Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
      
      83. Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
      
      84. Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
      
      85. Terrell Burgess, CB, Utah
      
      86. Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
      
      87. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
      
      88. Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
      
      89. Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
      
      90. Brandon Jones, S, Texas
      
      91. Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
      
      92. Evan Weaver, LB, California
      
      93. Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
      
      94. Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue
      
      95. Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
      
      96. Juwan Johnson, WR, Oregon
      
      97. Zack Moss, RB, Utah
      
      98. Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU
      
      99. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
      
      100. Shane Lemieux, IOL, Oregon
      
      Cornerbacks
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         Paul Sancya/Associated Press
         Best in Coverage: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
         
         Best Speed: Trevon Diggs, Alabama
         
         Best Day 1 Starter: Okudah
         
         Biggest Riser: Jaylon Johnson, Utah
         
         Biggest Sleeper: Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
         
         
         
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

NU needs to return to the point of putting 5-6 guys back in the NFL yearly. When LJ is our main guy to be picked and he isn't listed in the top 100 that isn't good enough. Listed as biggest sleeper. Iowa has 2 guys in the top 100 along with Wisconsin. NU has to be recruiting, retaining and developing guys every year and putting guys back in the NFL at least on par with Iowa. Our 2 best guys from last year didn't EVEN get drafted. Ozigbo and Stanley.

Something is terribly corrupt when Alabama has freakin 9 in the top 32, 13 in the top 100.

 

[TruHusker]

People can talk facilities, location, relationships, etc blah blah blah (not saying all these are bad) but these kids want to get to the NFL and will go where they think they have the best shot to get there.

Every week I read the "Midlanders in the NFL" piece and there isn't much to get excited about if you are a Husker whereas Iowa has a rather lengthy list of contributors.

There is secret formula to all this, it is stated above - recruit highly rated players - note HIGHLY rated as in 4-5* and then DEVELOP them. Right now, I am not certain we have a lot of evidence of the developmental piece but realize it has only been two years.

 

[Biff Loman]

Epenesa and Wirfs both go higher.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Epenesa and Wirfs both go higher.

Good to know. Iowa wouldn't have sniffed a 5 star like Epenesa if he wasn't a legacy.

 

[oldjar07]

Looks like a pretty good draft class this year. QB, RB, and defense is pretty strong. This has to be the best WR class ever. So many good ones and seems to be a position that's gaining importance both at the college and pro level.

 

[oldjar07]

And anyone who says recruiting and stars don't matter look at the top recruiting classes yearly. Alabama, OSU, Clemson, Oklahoma, etc..then look at how it translates to wins and NFL talent. NU has some incredible young talent from last years class and this years class. Have to now retain and develop. Doesn't matter if you get a bunch of 4 stars and then half the class leaves Like Bo and Riley's top classes did. GBR

This guy may be missing out on some players. There's seemed to be a ton of guys drafted from FCS or smaller level schools in recent years and this analyst didn't list hardly any of them.

 

[huskerssalts]

Biggest thing is we return most of our guys. We lose Lamar Jackson, Mo Berry, K and C Davis, Darrion Daniels, K Noa, A Davis, D Neal and I think that’s about it...we return everyone else. Not going to have many draft picks when most our guys return.

 

[cubsker_rivals142943]

This guy may be missing out on some players. There's seemed to be a ton of guys drafted from FCS or smaller level schools in recent years and this analyst didn't list hardly any of them.

Get a better feel for those guys after the combine I would imagine.

 

[huskerssalts]

Lamar Jackson will get drafted for sure, no questions asked. It’s a matter of how high. I still think Darrion Daniels will get drafted too. Maybe on the lower end. The C and K Davis will get free agent deals no doubt. I’m still have torn that Khalil Davis getting drafted the final days....one way other another, he will make a team.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Something is terribly corrupt when Alabama has freakin 9 in the top 32, 13 in the top 100.

Plus, I think there are at least 2 guys coming back to Bama that would be listed if they declared.

 

[B1G RED RULES]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...big-board-matt-millers-latest-rankings#slide1

1. 
   1. Chase Young, EDGE, Ohio State
   
   2. Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
   
   3. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
   
   4. Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
   
   5. Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
   
   6. Derrick Brown, IDL, Auburn
   
   7. Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
   
   8. Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama
   
   9. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
   1. 
      10. A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
      
      11. Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
      
      12. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
      
      13. Javon Kinlaw, IDL, South Carolina
      
      14. Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia
      
      15. Grant Delpit, S, LSU
      
      16. D'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
      
      17. Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa
      
      18. Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
      
      19. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State
      
      20. Terrell Lewis, EDGE, Alabama
      
      21. CJ Henderson, CB, Florida
      
      22. Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford
      
      23. Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
      
      24. Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
      
      25. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
      
      26. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
      
      27. Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
      
      28. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
      
      29. Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama
      
      30. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
      
      31. K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU
      
      32. Xavier McKinney, S, Alabama
      
      33. Julian Okwara, EDGE, Notre Dame
      
      34. Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio State
      
      35. Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU
      
      36. Ashtyn Davis, S, California
      
      37. Zack Baun, EDGE, Wisconsin
      
      38. Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan
      
      39. Gabriel Davis, WR, UCF
      
      40. Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU
      
      41. Tyler Biadasz, IOL, Wisconsin
      
      42. Austin Jackson, OT, USC
      
      43. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State
      
      44. Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC
      
      45. Jordan Love, QB, Utah State
      
      46. Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
      
      47. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State
      
      48. Brycen Hopkins, TE, Purdue
      
      49. Malik Harrison, LB, Ohio State
      
      50. Josh Jones, OT, Houston
      
      51. Damon Arnette, CB, Ohio State
      
      52. Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama
      
      53. Sage Surratt, WR, Wake Forest
      
      54. KJ Hamler, WR, Penn State
      
      55. Creed Humphrey, IOL, Oklahoma
      
      56. A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson
      
      57. Hunter Bryant, TE, Washington
      
      58. Justin Madubuike, IDL, Texas A&M
      
      59. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
      
      60. Neville Gallimore, IDL, Oklahoma
      
      61. Jake Fromm, QB, Georgia
      
      62. John Simpson, IOL, Clemson
      
      63. Matt Hennessy, IOL, Temple
      
      64. Matt Peart, OT, UConn
      
      65. Marlon Davidson, EDGE, Auburn
      
      66. Jabari Zuniga, EDGE, Florida
      
      67. Bryan Edwards, WR, South Carolina
      
      68. Cam Akers, RB, Florida State
      
      69. Ben Bredeson, IOL, Michigan
      
      70. Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah
      
      71. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah
      72. Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Florida
      
      73. Jordyn Brooks, LB, Texas Tech
      
      74. Nick Harris, IOL, Washington
      
      75. Lynn Bowden Jr., WR, Kentucky
      
      76. Jalen Hurts, QB, Oklahoma
      
      77. Curtis Weaver, EDGE, Boise State
      
      78. Charleston Rambo, WR, Oklahoma
      
      79. Richard LeCounte, S, Georgia
      
      80. Jared Pinkney, TE, Vanderbilt
      
      81. Anfernee Jennings, EDGE, Alabama
      
      82. Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia
      
      83. Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
      
      84. Monty Rice, LB, Georgia
      
      85. Terrell Burgess, CB, Utah
      
      86. Raekwon Davis, IDL, Alabama
      
      87. Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame
      
      88. Devin Duvernay, WR, Texas
      
      89. Ke'Shawn Vaughn, RB, Vanderbilt
      
      90. Brandon Jones, S, Texas
      
      91. Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
      
      92. Evan Weaver, LB, California
      
      93. Darrell Taylor, EDGE, Tennessee
      
      94. Markus Bailey, LB, Purdue
      
      95. Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn
      
      96. Juwan Johnson, WR, Oregon
      
      97. Zack Moss, RB, Utah
      
      98. Ross Blacklock, IDL, TCU
      
      99. Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville
      
      100. Shane Lemieux, IOL, Oregon
      
      Cornerbacks
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         Paul Sancya/Associated Press
         Best in Coverage: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State
         
         Best Speed: Trevon Diggs, Alabama
         
         Best Day 1 Starter: Okudah
         
         Biggest Riser: Jaylon Johnson, Utah
         
         Biggest Sleeper: Lamar Jackson, Nebraska
         
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

Iowa and Wisconsin would be flat out be scary good if they recruited the talent Nebraska does.

 

[B1G RED RULES]

And anyone who says recruiting and stars don't matter look at the top recruiting classes yearly. Alabama, OSU, Clemson, Oklahoma, etc..then look at how it translates to wins and NFL talent. NU has some incredible young talent from last years class and this years class. Have to now retain and develop. Doesn't matter if you get a bunch of 4 stars and then half the class leaves Like Bo and Riley's top classes did. GBR

First things first - let’s get better than Minnesota, then Iowa, then Wisconsin. We blow all of them out in recruiting, so that is not an excuse against them. Let’s hope coaching and development happens.

 

[B1G RED RULES]

Biggest thing is we return most of our guys. We lose Lamar Jackson, Mo Berry, K and C Davis, Darrion Daniels, K Noa, A Davis, D Neal and I think that’s about it...we return everyone else. Not going to have many draft picks when most our guys return.

2020 should be a breakout year.

 

[Bonerfarts]

Stars are overrated. Iowa and Wisconsin excel at their own scouting and not relying on national rankings. Ferentz was quoted as stating Scherff and Wirf were both 5 stars in their books, both were 3 star recruits and lightly recruited. Scouting agencies don't cover the midwest as closely as they do the coasts and players get over looked.
I was just looking at the players that were all All-Pro in the NFL for the Hawkeyes and most were lightly recruited. Sure, Iowa would take 5 stars all day (Epenesa), but most are going to be lost to the blue bloods.

TE George Kittle (San Francisco) - 3 star WR
OL Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) - 3 star CC transfer
DB Desmond King (LA Chargers) - 3 stars
DL Mike Daniels (Green Bay) - 2 stars
DB Micah Hyde (Buffalo) - 2 stars
OL Brandon Scherff (Washington) - 3 stars
TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) - 2 stars
LB Chad Greenway (Minnesota) - 3 stars
DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) - 3 stars
PK Nate Kaeding (San Diego) - 2 stars
DB Bob Sanders (Indianapolis) - 2 stars

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Stars are overrated. Iowa and Wisconsin excel at their own scouting and not relying on national rankings. Ferentz was quoted as stating Scherff and Wirf were both 5 stars in their books, both were 3 star recruits and lightly recruited. Scouting agencies don't cover the midwest as closely as they do the coasts and players get over looked.
I was just looking at the players that were all All-Pro in the NFL for the Hawkeyes and most were lightly recruited. Sure, Iowa would take 5 stars all day (Epenesa), but most are going to lost to the blue bloods.

TE George Kittle (San Francisco) - 3 star WR
OL Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) - 3 star CC transfer
DB Desmond King (LA Chargers) - 3 stars
DL Mike Daniels (Green Bay) - 2 stars
DB Micah Hyde (Buffalo) - 2 stars
OL Brandon Scherff (Washington) - 3 stars
TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) - 2 stars
LB Chad Greenway (Minnesota) - 3 stars
DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) - 3 stars
PK Nate Kaeding (San Diego) - 2 stars
DB Bob Sanders (Indianapolis) - 2 stars

Quality players no doubt but how many Big 10 and or National titles you win with those guys??

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Stars are overrated. Iowa and Wisconsin excel at their own scouting and not relying on national rankings. Ferentz was quoted as stating Scherff and Wirf were both 5 stars in their books, both were 3 star recruits and lightly recruited. Scouting agencies don't cover the midwest as closely as they do the coasts and players get over looked.
I was just looking at the players that were all All-Pro in the NFL for the Hawkeyes and most were lightly recruited. Sure, Iowa would take 5 stars all day (Epenesa), but most are going to lost to the blue bloods.

TE George Kittle (San Francisco) - 3 star WR
OL Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) - 3 star CC transfer
DB Desmond King (LA Chargers) - 3 stars
DL Mike Daniels (Green Bay) - 2 stars
DB Micah Hyde (Buffalo) - 2 stars
OL Brandon Scherff (Washington) - 3 stars
TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) - 2 stars
LB Chad Greenway (Minnesota) - 3 stars
DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) - 3 stars
PK Nate Kaeding (San Diego) - 2 stars
DB Bob Sanders (Indianapolis) - 2 stars

So you would have turned away Epenesa because he is an overrated 5 star?

 

[Bonerfarts]

So you would have turned away Epenesa because he is an overrated 5 star?

Reread my post.

 

[HBK4life_rivals100467]

Reread my post.

Ok. Didn't see that. So..answer my first question....

 

[Headcard]

Stars are overrated. Iowa and Wisconsin excel at their own scouting and not relying on national rankings. Ferentz was quoted as stating Scherff and Wirf were both 5 stars in their books, both were 3 star recruits and lightly recruited. Scouting agencies don't cover the midwest as closely as they do the coasts and players get over looked.
I was just looking at the players that were all All-Pro in the NFL for the Hawkeyes and most were lightly recruited. Sure, Iowa would take 5 stars all day (Epenesa), but most are going to be lost to the blue bloods.

TE George Kittle (San Francisco) - 3 star WR
OL Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) - 3 star CC transfer
DB Desmond King (LA Chargers) - 3 stars
DL Mike Daniels (Green Bay) - 2 stars
DB Micah Hyde (Buffalo) - 2 stars
OL Brandon Scherff (Washington) - 3 stars
TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) - 2 stars
LB Chad Greenway (Minnesota) - 3 stars
DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) - 3 stars
PK Nate Kaeding (San Diego) - 2 stars
DB Bob Sanders (Indianapolis) - 2 stars

You don’t think every college football team has their own rankings, just Iowa? I can guarantee you no college program in America is relying on national recruiting services for their player evals. Iowa gets 3 star players because that’s who they can attract. They put some of them in the NFL, because they are good at developing players.

 

[RothMatt]

Stars are overrated. Iowa and Wisconsin excel at their own scouting and not relying on national rankings. Ferentz was quoted as stating Scherff and Wirf were both 5 stars in their books, both were 3 star recruits and lightly recruited. Scouting agencies don't cover the midwest as closely as they do the coasts and players get over looked.
I was just looking at the players that were all All-Pro in the NFL for the Hawkeyes and most were lightly recruited. Sure, Iowa would take 5 stars all day (Epenesa), but most are going to be lost to the blue bloods.

TE George Kittle (San Francisco) - 3 star WR
OL Marshal Yanda (Baltimore) - 3 star CC transfer
DB Desmond King (LA Chargers) - 3 stars
DL Mike Daniels (Green Bay) - 2 stars
DB Micah Hyde (Buffalo) - 2 stars
OL Brandon Scherff (Washington) - 3 stars
TE Dallas Clark (Indianapolis) - 2 stars
LB Chad Greenway (Minnesota) - 3 stars
DL Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) - 3 stars
PK Nate Kaeding (San Diego) - 2 stars
DB Bob Sanders (Indianapolis) - 2 stars

I think Big Red Rules stated just this. This list does go back a few years tho.