Star ranking system run by 247 journalist. Go with where the data and performance take you, and there are a ton of kids who show their worth playing at different levels. It’s silly to dismiss talent where it’s been shown with elevated competition from high school. BYU used to have Ric‘s college and a vibrant walk on program which have both gone away in the new era. BYU wants to largely develop their players rather than mind the portal all day long. However, where you can find kids who want to stay close to home Who are very talented and have shown it, go get them and bring them up a level. Not sure why it’s such a visceral rejection of the concept? Major sports all have development leagues.