Alabama Rivals Recruiting Under Saban

Based on Rivals star reporting system, here are the Alabama recruiting classes under Nick Saban:

2012
5 star recruits: 3
4 star recruits: 14
3 star recruits: 9
2 star recruits: 0
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.77

2011
5 star recruits: 3
4 star recruits: 14
3 star recruits: 5
2 star recruits: 0
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.91

2010
5 star recruits: 1
4 star recruits: 15
3 star recruits: 9
2 star recruits: 1
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.61

2009
5 star recruits: 4
4 star recruits: 14
3 star recruits: 9
2 star recruits: 0
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.81

2008
5 star recruits: 3
4 star recruits: 19
3 star recruits: 8
2 star recruits: 2
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.71

2007
5 star recruits: 3
4 star recruits: 19
3 star recruits: 8
2 star recruits: 2
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.71

2007
5 star recruits: 0
4 star recruits: 10
3 star recruits: 11
2 star recruits: 3
0 star recruits: 0
Average: 3.29

There has definitely been a trend upward as the previous averages were as follows:
2006: 3.61
2005: 3.03
2004: 2.93
2003: 3.00
2002: 3.22

Without question, with the recent surge of national championships, keeping consistent quality in recruiting will be a key in maintaining the Crimson Tide's success, as well as Nick Saban's reputation as an elite recruiter.