CAREER Highlights:

• Selected by the Packers in the first round (No. 12 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, becoming the first player from the University of Michigan to be picked by Green Bay in the first round since LB John Anderson (No. 26 overall) in 1978.
• Played in 35 games with 22 starts in three seasons for the Wolverines, posting 137 tackles (53 solo), 10½ sacks, 24 tackles for a loss and a forced fumble.
• Was part of Michigan defenses that ranked in the top five in the country in total defense in all three of his seasons with the Wolverines (No. 2 in 2018, No. 3 in 2017, No. 1 in 2016). 
• Earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the league's coaches as a sophomore and as a junior, also earning second-team honors from The Associated Press in both of those seasons. 
• Was named to the watch lists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award and Ted Hendricks Award in 2018.
• Started all nine games he appeared in as a junior at defensive end in 2018 and registered 44 tackles (18 solo), 3½ sacks, seven tackles for a loss and five QB hits.
• Helped the Wolverines rank No. 2 in the country in total defense (275.2 ypg) and passing defense (147.8 ypg) and tied for No. 16 in scoring defense (19.4 ppg) in 2018.
• Opened all 13 contests at DE as a sophomore in 2017 and posted career highs for tackles (66), sacks (six) and tackles for a loss (12). Was honored with the Richard Katcher Award as the team's top defensive lineman.
• Played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2016, contributing 27 tackles (11 solo) and a sack.
• Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in both 2017 and 2018.
• Was named the 2015 All-USA Defensive Player of the Year by USA Today following his senior season at Paramus Catholic (N.J.) High School. Posted 55 tackles, 13½ sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior.
• Was rated as the top prospect in the nation by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.
• Majored in general studies.

CAREER Highlights:

• Selected by the Packers in the first round (No. 12 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, becoming the first player from the University of Michigan to be picked by Green Bay in the first round since LB John Anderson (No. 26 overall) in 1978.
• Played in 35 games with 22 starts in three seasons for the Wolverines, posting 137 tackles (53 solo), 10½ sacks, 24 tackles for a loss and a forced fumble.
• Was part of Michigan defenses that ranked in the top five in the country in total defense in all three of his seasons with the Wolverines (No. 2 in 2018, No. 3 in 2017, No. 1 in 2016). 
• Earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the league's coaches as a sophomore and as a junior, also earning second-team honors from The Associated Press in both of those seasons. 
• Was named to the watch lists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award and Ted Hendricks Award in 2018.
• Started all nine games he appeared in as a junior at defensive end in 2018 and registered 44 tackles (18 solo), 3½ sacks, seven tackles for a loss and five QB hits.
• Helped the Wolverines rank No. 2 in the country in total defense (275.2 ypg) and passing defense (147.8 ypg) and tied for No. 16 in scoring defense (19.4 ppg) in 2018.
• Opened all 13 contests at DE as a sophomore in 2017 and posted career highs for tackles (66), sacks (six) and tackles for a loss (12). Was honored with the Richard Katcher Award as the team's top defensive lineman.
• Played in all 13 games as a true freshman in 2016, contributing 27 tackles (11 solo) and a sack.
• Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in both 2017 and 2018.
• Was named the 2015 All-USA Defensive Player of the Year by USA Today following his senior season at Paramus Catholic (N.J.) High School. Posted 55 tackles, 13½ sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior.
• Was rated as the top prospect in the nation by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.
• Majored in general studies.

2018: Started all nine games he appeared in at DE, finishing with 44 tackles (18 solo), 3½ sacks, seven tackles for a loss and five QB hits…Earned first-team All-Big Ten honors from the league's coaches and second-team recognition from AP…Was an Academic All-Big Ten selection…Helped the Wolverines rank No. 2 in the country in total defense (275.2 ypg) and passing defense (147.8 ypg) and No. 16 in scoring defense (19.4 ppg)...At Notre Dame (Sept. 1): Recorded six tackles (one solo), a shared tackle for a loss and a QB hit…Vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 8): Posted seven tackles (three solo), a sack and a QB hit…Vs. Nebraska (Sept. 22): Registered a season-high two tackles for a loss…Vs. Indiana (Nov. 17): Recorded a season-best nine tackles (six solo) and a season-high 1½ sacks…At Ohio State (Nov. 24): Contributed five tackles (three solo) and a tackle for a loss.

2017: Started all 13 contests at DE and posted a career-high 66 tackles (24 solo), a career-best six sacks, a career-high 12 tackles for a loss and a forced fumble…Led the team with seven QB hits…Earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the league's coaches and second-team honors from AP…Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors…Was named the winner of the Richard Katcher Award as the team's top defensive lineman…Part of a defense that ranked No. 1 in the nation in pass defense (150.1 ypg), No. 3 in total defense (271.0 ypg), No. 13 in scoring defense (18.8 ppg) and tied for No. 8 in sacks (42)…Vs. Florida (Sept. 2): Made his first career start, finishing with three tackles (one solo), a shared tackle for a loss and a QB hit in the Advocare Classic…Vs. Air Force (Sept. 16): Posted seven tackles (two solo), including 1½ tackles for a loss and a half-sack, along with a forced fumble…At Indiana (Oct. 14): Contributed nine tackles (three solo), highlighted by 2½ tackles for a loss and a sack…Vs. Ohio State (Nov. 25): Tied for the team lead with a career-high 11 tackles (four solo) and a career-best two sacks, including a 6-yard sack of QB J.T. Barrett in the third quarter to force a three-and-out...Vs. South Carolina (Outback Bowl, Jan. 1): Posted four tackles (three solo) and a sack.

2016: Appeared in all 13 games at DE as a true freshman, contributing 27 tackles (11 solo), five tackles for a loss and a sack…Was tied for No. 3 on the team with seven QB hits…Part of a defense that ranked No. 1 in the country in total defense (261.8 ypg) and passing defense (142.5 ypg) and No. 2 in scoring defense (14.1 ppg)…Vs. Hawaii (Sept. 3): Made his collegiate debut, posting three tackles (one solo)…Vs. Central Florida (Sept. 10): Posted a season-high six tackles (three solo), including two tackles for a loss and his first sack as a Wolverine…Vs. Colorado (Sept. 17): Made four tackles (two solo), including 1½ tackles for a loss, and added a career-high three QB hits.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was named the 2015 All-USA Defensive Player of the Year by USA Today following his senior season at Paramus Catholic (N.J.) High School…Earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today…Was rated as the top prospect in the country by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN…Was ranked as the No. 2 player in the nation and the top defensive lineman by PrepStar…Posted 55 tackles, 13½ sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior…Participated in the 2016 Under Armour All-American Game…Registered 55 tackles and 14 sacks as a junior…Also lettered two years in track, participating in the shot put, discus and 4x100 events, and one year in basketball…Attended Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in Scotch Plains, N.J., as a freshman and sophomore.

PERSONAL: Given name Rashan Abdul Gary…Nickname is "Big Rah"…Born in Plainfield, N.J. …Has his own agency, Rashan Gary Sports, that specializes in athlete and brand representation and management…Visited hospitals and schools while he was in college…Residence: Plainfield, N.J.