re: So many 3-Star linemen at the bottom of our class???

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They're not, but it's been shown time and time again that star ratings correlate with college production and program success. Of course there are exceptions, but there's a reason why the programs sucking up five star talent are competing for championships on a national level.

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Star ratings, in general, are very good indicators of performance at the college level.

But star rankings have NOT been great at evaluating the "big uglies".

When Glenn Dorsey retires O has to throw whatever at him for the name recognization that these kids look for in coaches.

Ratings are part of the equation but there is more to it than that. Clemson was getting five star recruits at WR and QB and one or two here and there. They had to win NCs to get to this level. And how did they do it? Recruiting to fill needs and depth, good position coaching and development, creative play calling to attack their opponents' weaknesses and three stars overachieving to play like four stars. It also proven that without adequate coaching and development recruiting success does not always equate to wins and championships.

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The problem you do don't seem to understand is that those 3 stars take years to develop.

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Yes. That's why it's difficult to come in on the offensive line and contribute right away. Hell even a 4 star generally needs time to develop. The offensive line as a unit needs time playing together as well. 5 star offensive lineman that come in and start 3 or 4 years don't grow on trees.