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Rashan Gary - Defensive Tackle

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Height: 6-5   Weight: 295   Hometown: Paramus, NJ (Paramus HS)   Class: 2016

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5-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary committed to Michigan over his other finalist Clemson on a live telecast on ESPN2.

The five-star prospect out of Paramus (NJ) Paramus Catholic High School is listed as the number one player regardless of position in the ESPN 300 and is rated as the number one player nationally by all the major recruiting services.

As a senior, he had 55 tackles, 13.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. In 2014, he recorded 55 tackles and 14 sacks.

Rashan Gary said on ESPN he didn't decide between Michigan & Clemson until he walked on to the stage in Bristol.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) February 3, 2016

So proud to say I'm officially committed to THE University of Michigan ???? #Livin #GoBlue #NSD2016 pic.twitter.com/Crzzx2i85n

— Rashan Gary (@RashanGary33) February 3, 2016

Sorry, Dabo. Folks here at ESPN decided to eat the Clemson half after Rashan Gary's decision. #SigningDay. pic.twitter.com/cSbOPHgwAH

— Jeremy Crabtree (@jeremycrabtree) February 3, 2016

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Here is a short clip of Rashan Gary taking a limo to the ESPN studios before his live commitment.

Rashan Gary is on his way to ESPN. In a Limo. Because Signing Day pic.twitter.com/HsokuUkDhe

— ESPNU (@ESPNU) February 3, 2016

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