And how did we get there?
2016 - 31
2017 - 37
2018 - 48
2019 - 58
2020 - 42
2021 - 33
Basically, we've recruited in the middle of the pack in the ACC or slightly above it, and we've had a decent quarterback more often than not.
Right now, we are third to last in the ACC in recruiting. Last year, we were dead last. And our quarterback sucks, and supposedly it took a pretty decent NIL deal to even get him here. So yeah... we've held our own in the ACC. But we're not exactly laying the framework to continue that. It might not show up next year. But it will eventually.
Obviously, recruiting is about a few years down the line. It's why I'm in shock when people say things like, "This new coach just brought in a top 10 class, and they went 5-7! He must suck." As if you're recruiting for the imminent season only.