Data Dictionary
Recruiting Data Dictionary
Class years, prospect identity, ratings, stars, hometowns, high schools, signing context, and team recruiting views.
Example pages
Fields
Field definitions and caveats.
Last reviewed 2026-04-29
| Field name | Plain-English meaning | Source category | Coverage years | Known limitations | Example page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| recruit_id | Prospect identifier used to connect recruiting profiles, class rankings, high schools, positions, and team commitments. | Recruiting feed identity records | Available for prospect records loaded into the recruiting dataset. | Prospects can be reclassified, renamed, duplicated, or later matched to player records. | Recruiting hub |
| class_year | Recruiting class year attached to a prospect or team recruiting class. | Recruiting class feed | Modern classes have the most complete prospect, school, and rating coverage. | Reclassification and late-cycle changes can move prospects between class years. | 2026 rankings |
| stars | Star rating bucket used as a quick prospect quality signal. | Recruiting ratings feed | Strongest where recruiting rating systems provide complete modern coverage. | Star ratings can be absent, source-specific, or updated after the initial load. | Position rankings |
| rating | Numeric prospect rating used for sorting and class-quality comparisons. | Recruiting ratings feed | Available where numeric ratings are present for the selected class. | Ratings from different services can use different scales and update schedules. | State rankings |
| high_school | High school attached to the prospect when available. | Prospect biography and school matching | Most complete for recent classes with verified school metadata. | Transfers between high schools, prep programs, and missing school locations can affect matching. | High school directory |
| committed_team | College program associated with the prospect commitment, signing, or class listing. | Recruiting commitment feed | Available where team commitment data is present for the class. | Decommitments, flips, walk-ons, and late enrollments can change team attribution. | Team recruiting class |
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