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Recruiting & Roster
Star Rating in College Football
In college football, Star Rating means: A recruiting-service grade that groups prospects into levels such as five-star, four-star, and three-star. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Definition
A recruiting-service grade that groups prospects into levels such as five-star, four-star, and three-star.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like Star Rating to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
Related Glossary Terms
Five-Star RecruitA top-tier prospect in recruiting-service rankings.Four-Star RecruitA highly rated prospect below the five-star level.Composite RatingA combined recruiting rating that blends evaluations from multiple recruiting services.Athletic Aid AgreementAn agreement tied to a student-athlete's athletic financial aid.Blue-Chip RatioThe percentage of a roster or recruiting class made up of blue-chip recruits.Blue-Chip RecruitA high-end recruit, usually a four-star or five-star prospect.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24