In 2012, Stanford had the top recruiting class in the conference -- an unbelievable achievement for a program just years removed from a perennial spot at the bottom of the Pac-10 standings. Head coach David Shaw continues to work his magic for the Cardinal, as they have another great class coming in for 2014.
Stanford football recruiting 2013: Cardinal top of the Pac
David Shaw is working magic on and off the field in Palo Alto.
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Stanford’s current 2014 haul ranks 18th in the nation, and its group of 16 pledges leads the Pac-12, just slightly ahead of second-place Arizona (and miles ahead of third-place Arizona State).
The Cardinal’s latest commitment is also one of their biggest -- Nifae Lealao. The defensive end from Capital Christian (Calif.) High School is rated a four-star by the 247sports composite. He is considered the sixth-best strong-side defensive end in the country and the ninth-best player in the state.
Keller Chryst is the star of Stanford’s class. The quarterback from Palo Alto (Calif.) High School is considered a five-star by the 247sports composite. He is rated as the third-best pro-style quarterback in the country and the fifth-best player in the state.
Christian McCaffrey is another top talent for the Cardinal. The running back from Valor Christian (Colo.) High School is rated as a four-star by the 247sports composite. He is considered the fourth-best all-purpose back in the nation and the second-best player in the state.
Joey Alfieri is a big part of Shaw’s haul. The outside linebacker from Jesuit (Ore.) High School is considered a four-star by the 247sports composite. He is rated as the 18th-best outside linebacker in the nation and the best player in the state.
