Rashan Gary: 'I'm the best player in the draft'

Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary possesses the rare combination of size and speed, and those physical gifts provide him with the confidence to declare himself the best player in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Gary made the statement Wednesday and said he's focused on preparing for the draft since declaring on Nov. 26.

"I feel like I'm the best player in the draft, defensively and offensively," Gary said, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams. "I'm the best player in the draft.

"The team (that drafts me) is going to get Rashan Gary. I'm a blue-collar worker. Every day, head down, learn the ways of the team, be the best now and be the best for that team and be the best for that state and bring back a Super Bowl wherever I go."

Gary entered Michigan as a highly touted prospect, winning USA Today Defensive Player of the Year during his final season at Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey.

He posted just 9.5 sacks during his three seasons at Michigan, but it was his explosiveness and athleticism that led many to believe he'll be a top-15 pick in this year's class.

"My goal is to be consistent. I want to be great, and I want to be great right now. Every day I step on the field and strap on that helmet, I'm pushing to be great. Nothing less," Gary said.