Actually before the modern recruiting services were around, USA Today was the go to for recruiting rankings. Stephen Davis was the #1 recruit in the country in 1992 for USA Today. He wasn't a bust either.
My daughter was just accepted to Auburn with a 26 ACT and a 4.1 GPA and a double legacy. But she was not offered any in-state tuition reduction despite her high GPA. She has been accepted at a small college in TN with a lower cost because of her high GPA/ACT. TN bound she will be. Hoping for AU graduate degree.
Just curious but how could a Pro player in Aussie football be eligible for NCAA football? I know Pro Baseball players are eligible but is this allowed? Could a CFL player who never went to college be eligible for NCAA football?