Paramus (N.J.) Catholic defensive tackle Rashan Gary is now the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2016 247Sports Composite following the latest updates to the recruiting industry-generated ranking.

Gary edged ahead of Texas A&M offensive tackle commit Gregory Little (Allen, Texas) for the top spot. Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy defensive end Shavar Manuel, Lake Stevens (Wash.) High quarterback Jacob Eason (Georgia commit) and Lanier (Ga.) Buford defensive tackle Derrick Brown (up from No. 18) round out the current top five.

Alabama is the current Crystal Ball leader for the 6-foot-4, 290-pound Gary, who has reportedly run a 4.74-second 40. But Michigan is gaining some momentum and Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines have received the last eight predictions from industry experts.

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Gary’s dominating junior season included a nine-TFL, six-sack, blocked-punt-TD performance against Bergen Catholic in October.



