Franchise Player;
considered one of the elite prospects in the country, generally among the
nation's top 25 players overall; deemed to have excellent pro potential;
high-major prospect
All-American Candidate;
high-major prospect; considered one of the nation's top 200 prospects;
deemed to have pro potential and ability to make an impact on college team
All-Region Selection;
considered among the region's top prospects and among the top 500 or so
prospects in the country; high-to-mid-major prospect; deemed to have pro
potential and ability to make an impact on college team
Division I prospect;
considered a mid-major prospect; deemed to have limited pro potential but
definite Division I prospect; may be more of a role player
Sleeper; no Rivals.com
expert knew much, if anything, about this player; a prospect that only
a college coach really knew about
Forrest
Davis' Rating Guide
5
4
3
May start at
sometime during his freshman year. Players on this level are strong
bets to play pro ball, be All-Americans and win things like Heisman Trophies.
May start as a sophomore
and contributeas a freshman. Players of this calibre have a good
chance at professional football and college stardom
May start as a junior
and can be expected to contribute as a sophomore
