Found this on another website. Not sure the service still exists, but here is a quick synopsis of the 2011 incoming freshman class through the eyes of FCS Recruiting. I thought it was interesting enough to post.
VILLANOVA
(36.9, 44%)
QUICK TAKE: This is what a championship class is supposed to look like at the FCS level. We see impact and potential All-Americans littered throughout the class. Often times, the substance doesn't match the hype but it does in Nova's case. They were able to land impact playmakers on both sides of the ball and made the absolute most of limited scholarship numbers. Of the 18** players we evaluated, 8 rate as elite prospects, and 14 of the 18 rate as above average. If the Cats do indeed pursue a move to the Big East, this class is a pretty good start in that direction.
WHAT WE LIKE: Just about everything! The Cats landed playmakers at QB, RB, WR and TE, along with a couple of potentially dominant D-linemen. We LOVE big WR, Clay Horne, DT Jordan Hunter and TE Earnest Pettway, and feel all three may have a pro future. Chris Polony has skills to become a championship level QB, and we're high on RB, Jamal Abdur-Rahman. We also really like DE, Noble Ajakaiye, LB Dillon Lucas and DB, Jerry Miles...in most classes these guys would be the stars of the show.
WHAT WE DON'T LIKE: Other than a couple of head scratchers, we were hardpressed to find anything negative about this class. It was light on offensive linemen but hard to argue with the one they did take.
RANKING THE WILDCAT RECRUITS
Clay Horne, WR: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Big-time size w/ skills to match - can't teach 6-6 - huge upside - quick , with good open field speed for size - will go get it! Has hoops background - skills to become dominant big WR at FCS level, and perhaps beyond - reminds us some of former Northern Colorado Bear and current San Diego Charger, Vincent Jackson.
Jordan Hunter, DL: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Athletic, quick, 300+ DT - has bulk, strength and athleticism to dominate at FCS level - disruptive w/ ability to push the pocket & play the run.
Earnest Pettway, TE: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Very impressive on video - shows all the tools and skill to become dominating force at FCS level - big, strong, athletic TE who can get vertical and catch the football - versatile enough to split out as WR - physical at point of attack in run game - hardpressed to find better HS prospects at TE at FCS level.
Chris Polony, QB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Good looking QB prospect - tall, athletic w/ projectable build - some rawness w/ mechanics & release but shows good instinct as passer - big arm w/ good touch, especially on the deep ball - makes tough throws on the move and to his left - throws catchable ball but can gun it when needed - runs well enough to be a threat.
Jamal Adbur-Rahman, RB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Shifty, elusive, instinctive runner - good vision with good cut-back/bounce ability - decisive yet patient - surprise power for smaller back - good receiver - more quick than fast - functional speed, not elite.
Jerry Miles, DB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Good looking player! Rangy, athletic, projectable build w/ long arms - very active and versatile - plays fast - good tackler in space - can play in the box or cover - figures to be productive no matter where you line him up.
Noble Ajakaiye, DE: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Long, athletic, projectable frame...very good first step quickness w/ good burst - good use of hands - gets after the QB - chance to develop into premium pass rush DE.
Dillon Lucas, LB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Ball-hawking, tackling machine w/ nose for ball - plays through trash well - very productive player - adequate size w/ room to get bigger - solid pass defender -
John Robertson, QB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Athletic, tough & fundamentally sound for most part - good ball handler w/ good pocket feet & awareness - tough to determine on highlight video, but appears to read defenses well - throws accurate, catchable ball - threat with legs - good speed & quickness for QB - lacks ideal size - release gets long and slow on certain throws - adequate arm strength but not a gun.
Kevin Monangai, RB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Compact w/ low center of gravity - shifty with good feet & vision - runs with good pad level - tough to get on the ground - solid speed but not a home run threat.
Justin Rhinesmith, OL: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Athletic OL w/ some physical upside - good feet w/ ability to get out and run - comes off the ball well - shows motor - physical - raw in pass protection.
Patrick Williams, DT: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Quick, athletic, undersized DT - active playmaker w/ above average pursuit speed - shows athleticism & ability to drop in coverage - biggest questions for us is size to handle playing inside - plays a bit high for a shorter DT.
Joey Harmon, LB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Now size - fundamentally sound, productive player - better football player than athlete - fast brain, reads & reacts well - good tackler - adequate vs the pass - will be where he's supposed to be.
Morgan Craig, TE: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Possession/Run blocking TE - now size - physical in run game - good technique - extension of offensive line - solid route runner w/ solid hands .
Vince Kowalski, OL: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Athletic, physically underdeveloped OL - good footwork w/ very good foot speed for an OL - needs to gain weight but could settle in at TE worse-case scenario.
Matt McCann, DB: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Good football player - versatile - can play on either side of ball - good instincts as runner and physical w/ ball skills in secondary - type who will be good on special teams and solid wherever you play him.
Corey Majors, LB: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Physically mature body - listed at 6'0, more like 5'10 or 5'11...two-way player, also plays fullback...head scratcher for us - highly rated by Rivals and Scout, but one we had trouble justifying - didn't see much explosiveness or quickness on either side of ball - fundamentally raw as LB...sluggish. ..benefit of doubt with average grade.
Joe Sarnese, Safety: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Solid football player - doesn't dazzle but shows subtle, fluid athleticism and good football skills - solid average safety prospect.
**Did not rate LB, Reggie Paris due to no video.
VILLANOVA
(36.9, 44%)
QUICK TAKE: This is what a championship class is supposed to look like at the FCS level. We see impact and potential All-Americans littered throughout the class. Often times, the substance doesn't match the hype but it does in Nova's case. They were able to land impact playmakers on both sides of the ball and made the absolute most of limited scholarship numbers. Of the 18** players we evaluated, 8 rate as elite prospects, and 14 of the 18 rate as above average. If the Cats do indeed pursue a move to the Big East, this class is a pretty good start in that direction.
WHAT WE LIKE: Just about everything! The Cats landed playmakers at QB, RB, WR and TE, along with a couple of potentially dominant D-linemen. We LOVE big WR, Clay Horne, DT Jordan Hunter and TE Earnest Pettway, and feel all three may have a pro future. Chris Polony has skills to become a championship level QB, and we're high on RB, Jamal Abdur-Rahman. We also really like DE, Noble Ajakaiye, LB Dillon Lucas and DB, Jerry Miles...in most classes these guys would be the stars of the show.
WHAT WE DON'T LIKE: Other than a couple of head scratchers, we were hardpressed to find anything negative about this class. It was light on offensive linemen but hard to argue with the one they did take.
RANKING THE WILDCAT RECRUITS
Clay Horne, WR: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Big-time size w/ skills to match - can't teach 6-6 - huge upside - quick , with good open field speed for size - will go get it! Has hoops background - skills to become dominant big WR at FCS level, and perhaps beyond - reminds us some of former Northern Colorado Bear and current San Diego Charger, Vincent Jackson.
Jordan Hunter, DL: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Athletic, quick, 300+ DT - has bulk, strength and athleticism to dominate at FCS level - disruptive w/ ability to push the pocket & play the run.
Earnest Pettway, TE: FCSR Rating: 45 -- Very impressive on video - shows all the tools and skill to become dominating force at FCS level - big, strong, athletic TE who can get vertical and catch the football - versatile enough to split out as WR - physical at point of attack in run game - hardpressed to find better HS prospects at TE at FCS level.
Chris Polony, QB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Good looking QB prospect - tall, athletic w/ projectable build - some rawness w/ mechanics & release but shows good instinct as passer - big arm w/ good touch, especially on the deep ball - makes tough throws on the move and to his left - throws catchable ball but can gun it when needed - runs well enough to be a threat.
Jamal Adbur-Rahman, RB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Shifty, elusive, instinctive runner - good vision with good cut-back/bounce ability - decisive yet patient - surprise power for smaller back - good receiver - more quick than fast - functional speed, not elite.
Jerry Miles, DB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Good looking player! Rangy, athletic, projectable build w/ long arms - very active and versatile - plays fast - good tackler in space - can play in the box or cover - figures to be productive no matter where you line him up.
Noble Ajakaiye, DE: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Long, athletic, projectable frame...very good first step quickness w/ good burst - good use of hands - gets after the QB - chance to develop into premium pass rush DE.
Dillon Lucas, LB: FCSR Rating: 40 -- Ball-hawking, tackling machine w/ nose for ball - plays through trash well - very productive player - adequate size w/ room to get bigger - solid pass defender -
John Robertson, QB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Athletic, tough & fundamentally sound for most part - good ball handler w/ good pocket feet & awareness - tough to determine on highlight video, but appears to read defenses well - throws accurate, catchable ball - threat with legs - good speed & quickness for QB - lacks ideal size - release gets long and slow on certain throws - adequate arm strength but not a gun.
Kevin Monangai, RB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Compact w/ low center of gravity - shifty with good feet & vision - runs with good pad level - tough to get on the ground - solid speed but not a home run threat.
Justin Rhinesmith, OL: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Athletic OL w/ some physical upside - good feet w/ ability to get out and run - comes off the ball well - shows motor - physical - raw in pass protection.
Patrick Williams, DT: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Quick, athletic, undersized DT - active playmaker w/ above average pursuit speed - shows athleticism & ability to drop in coverage - biggest questions for us is size to handle playing inside - plays a bit high for a shorter DT.
Joey Harmon, LB: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Now size - fundamentally sound, productive player - better football player than athlete - fast brain, reads & reacts well - good tackler - adequate vs the pass - will be where he's supposed to be.
Morgan Craig, TE: FCSR Rating: 35 -- Possession/Run blocking TE - now size - physical in run game - good technique - extension of offensive line - solid route runner w/ solid hands .
Vince Kowalski, OL: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Athletic, physically underdeveloped OL - good footwork w/ very good foot speed for an OL - needs to gain weight but could settle in at TE worse-case scenario.
Matt McCann, DB: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Good football player - versatile - can play on either side of ball - good instincts as runner and physical w/ ball skills in secondary - type who will be good on special teams and solid wherever you play him.
Corey Majors, LB: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Physically mature body - listed at 6'0, more like 5'10 or 5'11...two-way player, also plays fullback...head scratcher for us - highly rated by Rivals and Scout, but one we had trouble justifying - didn't see much explosiveness or quickness on either side of ball - fundamentally raw as LB...sluggish. ..benefit of doubt with average grade.
Joe Sarnese, Safety: FCSR Rating: 30 -- Solid football player - doesn't dazzle but shows subtle, fluid athleticism and good football skills - solid average safety prospect.
**Did not rate LB, Reggie Paris due to no video.