National Recruiting Rankings (Rivals) for OSU, Pac-10/12, Delta
| Year | OSU rank | Pac 12 Mean | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 52 | 35 | -17 |
| 2003 | 51 | 37 | -15 |
| 2005 | 47 | 36 | -12 |
| 2006 | 41 | 34 | -7 |
| 2007 | 47 | 39 | -8 |
| 2008 | 52 | 35 | -17 |
| 2009 | 54 | 41 | -13 |
| 2010 | 44 | 33 | -11 |
| 2011 | 56 | 40 | -16 |
| 2012 | 39 | 27 | -12 |
| 2013 | 39 | 36 | -3 |
| 2014 | 54 | 38 | -16 |
| 2015 | 71 | 34 | -37 |
| 2016 | 41 | 34 | -7 |
| Mean | 49 | 36 | -14 |
