Paramus Catholic (Paramus, N.J.) defensive tackle Rashan Gary, the No. 1 2016 recruit according to 247Sports.com’s composite rankings, is a big believer in listening to his mother, Jennifer Coney. She’s very involved in his recruiting experience, always available for quick word of encouragement or a prayer.
He does not however, want to hear from her how to be a better football player.
“Did you see that?” Conley said. “I was just about to help him be a better football player and he walked away.”
Gary didn’t make the final five in the lineman competition Thursday at Nike’s The Opening, but was grateful for the opportunity to test himself against other elite players.