Michigan's Gary declares for NFL draft

Michigan defensive lineman Rashan Gary announced Monday that he will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Gary was the No. 1 overall recruit coming out of high school in 2016. He's expected to be a first-round pick in a draft that promises to feature plenty of elite defensive linemen.

Gary, who routinely attracted double-teams during his junior campaign, finished the regular season with 44 tackles and 3.5 sacks across nine appearances. He totaled 10.5 sacks over three years with the Wolverines.

The Plainfield, N.J., native did not say whether he plans to play in Michigan's bowl game.