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Where do 5-star recruits get drafted? You'll never believe how many don't

The highest-rated recruit in Rutgers football history -- defensive tackle Darius Hamilton -- underwent knee surgery this week and will miss Pro Day, likely rendering him to sign a free agent contract after the 2017 NFL Draft.

How often do 5-star recruits go undrafted?

More often than you might think. In fact, the most frequent outcomes are first-round pick or undrafted free agent, according to NJ Advance Media's research using recruits ranked in the Rivals Top 100 for the 2010-13 recruiting classes.

2010 recruiting class

There were 26 five-star recruits in 2010, with Florida signing three of the top seven.