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Star ratings are a starting point, not a destination. In CFB 27 Recruiting Scouting (https://cfb27.com/), the difference between a good class and a great class is identifying undervalued prospects whose attributes predict future success better than their current overall rating suggests.

## The Speed Thresholds

Speed is the most valuable attribute in the game and the hardest to improve. A player speed at age 18 is roughly 95 percent of their peak speed. Here are the speed thresholds for each position:

- **Quarterback**: 80 is adequate, 85 is dual-threat territory, 90 is elite
- **Running Back**: 88 is starter quality, 92 is difference-maker, 95 is game-breaker
- **Wide Receiver**: 90 is starter quality, 94 is deep threat, 97 is uncoverable
- **Cornerback**: 89 is starter quality, 92 is shutdown corner, 95 is elite
- **Safety**: 87 is starter quality, 90 is center fielder, 93 is eraser
- **Linebacker**: 83 is starter quality, 87 is coverage linebacker, 90 is cheat code

## The Strength Thresholds

Strength matters most in the trenches. Unlike speed, strength improves significantly through development:

- **Offensive Line**: 82 at age 18, 88-92 by senior year
- **Defensive Line**: 80 at age 18, 86-90 by senior year

## Scouting for Development Traits

Hidden development traits (Normal, Impact, Star, Elite) are the single most important attribute for long-term value. An Elite development 72 OVR freshman is more valuable than a Normal development 78 OVR freshman because the Elite developer gains 5-7 OVR per year versus 1-3 for Normal. Unfortunately, development traits are partially hidden until the player is on your roster. Clues include: unusually high physical attributes relative to overall rating and offers from multiple elite programs.

For complete scouting resources and the CFB 27 recruiting database (https://cfb27.com/), visit the official site.https://cfb27.com/