At 247Sports, each recruit that we evaluate will be assigned a numerical rating as well as a star rating. The rankings are determined by our
recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts.
Players are ranked by position, grouped qualitatively with a star ranking and given a numerical ranking based on their future potential. The explanation for the numerical rankings is below.
110 - 101 = A player ranked in this range is a "franchise player." He is one of the best to come along in years - if not decades (LeBron James, Adrian Peterson).
Odds of having a player in this category every year is slim. This prospect has “can’t miss” talent.
100 - 98 = Five-star prospect. One of the top 25 or so prospects in the nation. Player has excellent pro potential, and should emerge as one of the best players in the country before his college career ends
97 - 90 = Four-star prospect. Prospect will be an impact-player for his college team. All-America candidate who displays pro potential. Typically one of the top 300 players in the nation.
89 - 80 = Three-star prospect. These are the players who will develop into reliable starters for the college teams. They are among the best players
in their region of the country, and are generally among the top 750 players in the nation.
79 - below = Two-star prospect. These players make up the bulk of Division I rosters. They may have little pro potential, are likely to become role
players for their respective schools or not enough is known about the prospect to rank them accurately.
