Below is a link to the current Rivals 2021 Arizona Prep Football Rankings:
https://n.rivals.com/state_rankings/2021/arizona
As a general rule, we default to the opinion of those on our staff who have had a chance to evaluate these prospects in person, but because Arizona is a Rivals affiliate, we also acknowledge these evaluations, and in part, do have some influence and input on them at a national level.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with the Rivals star system, think of the rating this way:
5.5 3-star: Rivals is predicting this player will be a below average power 5 player, or above average group of five player.
5.6 3-star: Rivals is predicting this to be an average power 5 player, or a good group of 5 player.
5.7 3-star: Rivals is predicting this to be an above average college football player, most likely at the power 5 level.
5.8 4-star: Rivals is predicting that this player is going to be a power 5 starter, and has a strong likelihood to eventually be an NFL Draft Pick
5.9 4-star: Rivals believes this player will be a power 5 star, and has the potential to be a day two NFL Draft Pick.
6.0 4-Star: Rivals believes this player will be a power 5 star, and is on the cusp of being a first round pick in the NFL Draft.
6.1 5-star: Rivals is predicting this player will eventually be a first round NFL Draft Pick.
https://n.rivals.com/state_rankings/2021/arizona
As a general rule, we default to the opinion of those on our staff who have had a chance to evaluate these prospects in person, but because Arizona is a Rivals affiliate, we also acknowledge these evaluations, and in part, do have some influence and input on them at a national level.
For anyone who is unfamiliar with the Rivals star system, think of the rating this way:
5.5 3-star: Rivals is predicting this player will be a below average power 5 player, or above average group of five player.
5.6 3-star: Rivals is predicting this to be an average power 5 player, or a good group of 5 player.
5.7 3-star: Rivals is predicting this to be an above average college football player, most likely at the power 5 level.
5.8 4-star: Rivals is predicting that this player is going to be a power 5 starter, and has a strong likelihood to eventually be an NFL Draft Pick
5.9 4-star: Rivals believes this player will be a power 5 star, and has the potential to be a day two NFL Draft Pick.
6.0 4-Star: Rivals believes this player will be a power 5 star, and is on the cusp of being a first round pick in the NFL Draft.
6.1 5-star: Rivals is predicting this player will eventually be a first round NFL Draft Pick.