OSU Breaks Top-10 of Recruiting Rankings After Avery Anderson Commitment

Although recruiting wins for OSU and Mike Boynton have become somewhat of a regular occurrence in Stillwater, it’s no less impactful.

OSU is building up its talent pool slowly but surely, and with yet another four-star on board as of Tuesday with Avery Anderson’s commitment, success is trickling into the mainstream at the same pace.

Before Tuesday, OSU had a respectable top-25 recruiting class in 2019 that ranked third in the Big 12. But with Anderson officially joining the fold, OSU’s stock is sky-high. The numbers are impressive — No. 9 in the country, and No. 1 in the Big 12.

Mike Boynton getting it rolling at @OSUMBB. Cowboys now have a top-10 recruiting class in 2019, ranked first in the Big 12. https://t.co/20vebwyamp

— Kyle Boone (@Kyle__Boone) September 18, 2018

Here’s where the Pokes stand in the national recruiting rankings.

And here’s a look at the Big 12 rankings.

It’s possible Anderson’s commitment could mark the final piece for OSU’s 2019 class, which means the Pokes aren’t likely to make any further moves up the rankings with more commitments and, thus, a higher ranking.

If this placement were to hold, however, it’d be the first time since 2005 — when OSU had the No. 1 class in the country with commitments from Gerald Green, Byron Eaton and others — that it finished atop the conference in a recruiting class.

It’s unlikely, however, just based off recent history. A 52.09 overall score would have placed 46 nationally last season, ahead of Georgia Tech and behind Minnesota. That same class score would have been good for 37th in the 2017 class, ahead of TCU and just behind Arkansas.

So while it’s a great feat that OSU has generated excitement and moved to the top of the class rankings, barring another highly-touted commitment (or two), the Pokes’ place atop the power structure of the recruiting world may not be long-lived.