SMU's 2016 recruiting review: There are no disappointments...yet

With recruiting in full swing, here is the final piece of our four-part series looking back at SMU's last four classes.

Here's a breakdown of the 2016 class:

Number of signees: 25

Number of players still with the team: 24

Number of players in the NFL: 0

Star of the class

DE Demerick Gary -- Gary became an important piece of SMU's defensive line as a true freshman as he recorded 21 tackles, 7 1/2 tackles for loss and four sacks. Gary figures to be a dominant presence up front for the Mustangs for years to come. The Kimball product is versatile and can line up anywhere.

Surprise of the class

RB Ke'Mon Freeman -- Freeman was the lowest-ranked recruit in the 2016 class but made an immediate…