You guys know that for some time now I’ve had an issue with the star system as it currently stands.  247 and Rivals both have their own numerical ranking system, and they are both good ideas.  For example, a 4-star player can be ranked anywhere between a 90 and a 97 on 247.  Their three-star recruits are broken down into three different categories.

Here’s the three-star levels that are listed on the 247 website…

“A high three-star (87-89): is considered a player with significant NFL upside who we expect to be an impact college football player.

A mid three-star (84-86): is a player that we consider to be a capable starter for a Power Five football team and an impact player at the Group of Five level.        

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