Not sure how similiar NCAA 2005 is to NCAA 2003 (which I have), but here is how I recruit:
QB: Cannon arm, pinpoint accuracy. Ignore 40 yard times.
RB: Look for EXCELLENT hands, 40 yard times of 4.3 or less.
FB: Look for EXCELLENT hand, high squat and bench numbers
TE: same as FB
WR: EXCELLENT hand, obviously, but look at the GPA. Look for 40 yard times in the 4.4 range and down
OL (all of em): SQUAT and BENCH are where it's at
DE: same as OL, but look for someone with speed in the 4.8-5.0 range
DT: Look for a run stopper, with squat in the 650 range and up
LB: Good hands and up, I recruit speed. Have one run stopper at least, who cares how slow he is. More on that later.
CB: EXCELLENT hands are nice. But I go for SPEED, SPEED, SPEED
FS/SS: Hands EXCELLENT, 40 yard times in the mid to low 4's.
Punter: Dunno. Never have punted.
Kicker: Strength EXCELLENT, accuracy EXCELLENT
Now
So far in my dynasty mode, I am 204-0, 15 consecutive national championships, just as many Heisman's, offensive MVP's, RB of the year, etc.
I run the 3-4 and Nickel packages almost exclusively. 4-3 for a team that likes to run.
At all positions, I spend the first week of recruiting feeling out the top players on the Bluechip lists, seeing who wants to play for me.
After that, I go to ALL PROSPECTS and start looking for the above listed criteria for each position. Doesn't matter to me if the player is a 5 star or what, I have had excellent results using my recruiting methods.
I even beat my son's SUPER TEAM, which had all of it's players at 99 ratings. Each time we played, which we did at season ONE, season NINE, and season THIRTEEN, I spanked him.
My defenses consistently rank #1 in rushing yards allowed, points allowed, tackles for losses, etc.
Offense is always #1 in all categories, except passing. I run the ball alot.
If I am way off base, I apologize for butting in.
Oh yeah, almost forgot.
You can move a FS/SS to LB and have an awesomely fast linebacking corps.
That is why I don't pay much attention to the LB recruits.
Also, I go to the options page and build my players up a tad. I like my FS/SS/LB to be in the 6'4" range and weigh in at 230-255 pounds.
Sorry for rambling.
As a side note: My DB's don't have to have hands in the EXCELLENT range. I look for GOOD and AVERAGE. Interceptions are nice, but mainly, Iwant them to deflect passes and prevent the opposing team from moving the ball. A high GPA means the DB will be alert and be in position to nail the receiver or deflect the pass almost every time. It also means that that DB you move up to LB will be a ball hawk and get to the RB almost every time.
