I think a pretty massive part of recruiting that sometimes goes undiscussed is the importance of class balance, and positional balance. Allow me to explain. Obviously, in recruiting, you’re going to focus on recruiting for need, and recruiting the most talented players you can find. The Ohio State Buckeyes have never struggled with either of those, and especially thrived under Urban Meyer, known for his excellent recruiting ability.
There is, however, a third tenant, and it’s that class balance, positional balance, or whatever you want to call it. Basically, you want the players in your class to make sense in how they fit your scheme, but you also want them to fit with each other.