re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition

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2016 College Football Recruits Who Could Change a Program Instantly

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247Sports' Composite Ranking: No. 2 overall; No. 1 defensive tackle

High School: Paramus Catholic (Paramus, New Jersey)

Recruitment Status: Uncommitted

Why He's Worth the Hype

Rashan Gary has massive shoes to fill as the nation's top defensive tackle prospect, replacing 5-star Georgia signee Trent Thompson. Still, the 6'4", 285-pound prospect appears primed to make a run at the No. 1 overall spot in recruit rankings.

He racked up 55 tackles—including 24 for loss—14 sacks and 24 quarterback hurries last season, according to Hunt of NJ.com. I scouted Gary when he took on 4-star quarterback Jarrett Guarantano and Bergen Catholic last October, watching him tally five sacks and a punt block that resulted in a touchdown return for the dominant defensive lineman.

"He's isn't just big; he's fast off the ball and stays low," 5-star Florida signee Martez Ivey told me after competing against him last summer. "He's very physical too and doesn't let opponents get into his head. That's great to see out of a young guy."

Gary, who is considering an expansive list of options that includes Ohio State, Alabama, Rutgers and Michigan, impressed as a rare underclassman selection at the 2014 edition of The Opening.

"He was great and we all noticed it throughout the week," 5-star Texas A&M defensive tackle signee Daylon Mack said. "You're watching a 2016 guy with big size, rare speed and dreadlocks that make him look dangerous. Some might have questioned his toughness, but when Rashan put on the pads, he didn't disappoint."

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