There is so much the general public does not know and/or understand about recruiting. In many cases potential prospects and fans get caught up in lists and rankings. It’s cool and all. Kids like to know what a “professional/expert/guru” thinks about their athleticism and potential compared to similar potential prospects. However, not all stock should be put into rankings. The article linked below reveals the seldom talked about ranking “bump.”
One of the Internet’s favorite phrases as Signing Day approaches each year is “Bama Bump,” the idea that kids who commit to Alabama see an uptick in their recruiting rankings. John Talty from AL.com asked some recruiting experts about the concept, and most seem to agree it’s a thing.