National Signing Day 2016: Predictions and Rankings for Top Uncommitted Recruits

With one day left before national signing day on February 3, coaches are hustling around like Christmas Eve shoppers looking to secure that one last recruit that will solidify their classes. 

While there are plenty of great prospects who have already announced, Wednesday will still serve as decision day for many of the nation's top high school athletes. 

Here's a look at the top prospects in the nation who have yet to sign, according to 247Sports' composite rankings, and where they could be headed.

Player	Position	School (Location)	National Composite Ranking	Position Ranking	Prediction
Rashan Gary	DT	Paramus Catholic (Paramus, NJ)	1	1	Michigan
Derrick Brown	DT	Lanier (Buford, GA)	9	4	Georgia
Ben Davis	ILB	Gordo Sch (Gordo, AL)	10	1	Alabama
Mique Juarez	OLB	North High School (Torrance, CA)	11	1	BYU
Mecole Hardman Jr.	ATH	Elbert County (Elberton, GA)	13	1	Georgia
Demetris Robertson	WR	Savannah Christian Prep (Savannah, GA)	14	1	Georgia
Lyndell Wilson	OLB	Carver (Montgomery, AL)	15	2	Alabama
Jeffery Simmons	SDE	Noxubee County (Macon, MS)	19	3	Ole Miss
Kristian Fulton	CB	Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, LA)	21	2	LSU
Jack Jones	CB	Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, CA)	22	3	USC

Most Intriguing Prospect to Watch

Rashan Gary, DT, Paramus Catholic (Paramus, New Jersey)

Defensive tackle Rashan Gary will undoubtedly be the biggest prize on Wednesday. The 5-star defensive tackle has the body and athleticism to make an immediate impact on the field as well as the final recruiting rankings. He's the No. 1 player in the nation, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. 

Gary isn't just media hype, either. Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports spoke to several college coaches who believe the incoming freshman is the most likely to make a difference right away. One coach even compared him to Leonard Fournette in terms of ability to contribute right away:

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"This is a really good defensive line class and he is head and shoulders above every other D-lineman in this class," one longtime college coach said. "He's 300 pounds and he moves well enough, he can play end. He's great with his hands. He's strong. He's been very well-coached and has had a great high school D-line coach. Rashan Gary is the Leonard Fournette of this class."

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Gary will make his decision live on SportsCenter during the 1 p.m. ET hour, according to ESPN.com. When he does, it's believed that his decision will come down to Michigan or Clemson, according to Brian Haines of Fox Sports.

Jim Harbaugh has gone to great lengths to turn Michigan's signing day into a spectacle. As SportsCenter noted, a slew of celebrities and athletes will be in Ann Arbor to announce the new Wolverines:  

Harbaugh's efforts have proved to be worthwhile thus far. Michigan sits at No. 6 in the nation heading into the big day, according to 247Sports' composite team rankings. 

His first 5-star recruit could propel that class even higher in those rankings. 

Mique Juarez, OLB, North High School (Torrance, CA)

If you're looking for a potential curveball announcement, 5-star linebacker Mique Juarez could take the proverbial cake by going to BYU. 

UCLA is the definite favorite to land the Californian. The Bruins garner 87 percent of 247Sports' Crystal Ball predictions, with Alabama getting the other 13. 

But new BYU coach Kalani Sitake and Co. have made a late push for Juarez as signing day approaches. The LDS athlete took an official visit to Provo, Utah, on Jan. 29, and his mother, Nathasha Juarez, grew up as a fan of the Cougars:

It's a long shot. It isn't very often that a player of Juarez's caliber shuns Power Five conference schools to go to a place like BYU. However, a mother can be a very powerful factor for a high school athlete in choosing his school. 

If Juarez weren't at least considering becoming a Cougar, it's hard to believe he'd schedule an official visit over the final weekend before signing day. 

Demetris Robertson, WR, Savannah Christian Prep (Savannah, GA)

Come February 4, the most highly sought-after recruit still looking for a school will be Demetris Robertson. That's because the No. 1 receiver in the nation has already decided that he won't announce where he's signing until after February 3. 

"The timeline right now will be Feb. 10 or Feb. 17," Robertson said, via Kipp Adams of 247Sports. 

The site's Crystal Ball predictions have tabbed the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as the favorites to land the class's No. 1 wide receiver with 42 percent of the vote. Georgia is right behind them with 37.

However, it's a trip to Athens that Robertson plans on making post-signing day. The Georgia native will give his home state program one last opportunity to sway a potentially big catch.

"My thoughts are really high for the Bulldogs," Robertson said via Adams. "The coaching staff is great. I have known Coach Kirby Smart and Coach Glenn Schumann for a long time. And meeting coach James Coley and coach Jim Chaney boosted them up." 

Waiting until after signing day to sign a letter of intent isn't necessarily a popular move, but it does allow a prospect to see what kind of recruiting class his potential schools will have in place. 

The Bulldogs (No. 8) are already rated slightly higher than the Irish (No. 10) heading into the final day, and the gap could widen on Wednesday. The Bulldogs could be in play for Derrick Brown, Mecole Hardman and Lyndell Wilson, among others. 

Robertson will have his choice between two of the best classes in the country. With his decision coming last among the elite prospects in the country, he will be one of few remaining questions about where the biggest unsigned prospects will be playing in the fall.