By Europe’s Elite
Here is quick and straight forward breakdown of how our ranking system works.
Five-star prospect= excellent athlete with big time pro-potential one day. This athlete is clearly the best in their country and one of the best athletes in the world. Argubly a potentail NFL draft pick by the end of their ametur career.
Four-star prospect = An athlete who is also top in their nation, competiting and making an immediate impact on the field within the highest level of competiton. This athlete is suggested to be an immediate impact player/starter at the college level or international pro level. Has the potential to earn all conference honors or greater at the next level. Also has the potential to play high level pro football at the end of their career.
Three-star prospects = athletes who are recognized in the top % of their nation and internationally. This player has the potential to develop into a reliable starter at the college level or the international pro level. But will most likley come in as a back up or role play. Many three star athletes continue to climb the competitve ladder to have a competitive professional football career.
Two-star prospect = An athlete that can compete at the college football & international pro level. May have little big time pro potential (NFL or CFL) at the moment , but can develop. Most likely recurited to be a role player at the college or international pro level in their early years. Often recognized as a national team athlete.
One-star prospect = Competitive athlete at the youth international level. Could play football for a competitive high school football program in the US.