Madison.com · Feb 1, 2016
A look back at previous No. 1-ranked recruits
No matter which school Rashan Gary signs with, he'll have some big expectations to live up to.
Gary, a defensive tackle from Paramus Catholic High School, is the No. 1 recruit in the country according to ESPN, Rivals, Scout and 247Sports. That kind of unanimity atop the rankings is fairly unusual and suggests that Gary could indeed become a star at the college level.
There are no sure things in recruiting, but the players at the very top of the rankings often go on to distinguished college careers — with NFL success a distinct possibility as well. Here's a list of players who were No. 1 in recruiting rankings in each of the past 10 years — and what happened next: