The Northeast Wisconsin High School Sports Awards, presented by Piggly Wiggly, is excited to announce Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary as its celebrity guest speaker.
The live show will be held Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Lambeau Field Atrium in Green Bay. The event is produced with the support of Cellcom and Prevea Health.
Gary is from Plainfield, New Jersey. He was a top-ranked recruit in college football’s class of 2016 and recognized as the USA TODAY defensive player of the year after a remarkable senior season in which he recorded 13.5 sacks and 29 tackles for loss.
In 2016, Gary committed to the University of Michigan. Over three seasons with the Wolverines, he played in 34 games, registering 136 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. He earned first-team all-Big Ten honors in both 2017 and 2018.
The Green Bay Packers selected Gary in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 12th overall pick. Gary’s role and production has steadily increased since. By the 2021 season, he became a full-time starter and had a breakout year with a career-high 9.5 sacks.
In 2024, Gary earned his first Pro Bowl selection. His NFL career statistics include 226 total tackles, 39 sacks, six forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries. In October 2023, the Packers signed Gary to a four-year contract extension.
Beyond the field, Gary is also a businessman and entrepreneur. He founded his own sports agency, RG Sports, and has been involved in philanthropic endeavors, particularly raising awareness for dyslexia, a condition he was diagnosed with in middle school. He often uses his platform to advocate for dyslexia awareness and support.
Nominated athletes who RSVP for the event will receive a free ticket thanks to our sponsors. Additional tickets also are free this year courtesy of Prevea Health. Tickets can be obtained here.
The Northeast Wisconsin High School Sports Awards is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country.
The show will recognize prep athletes, coaches and teams in the Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marshfield, Oshkosh, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids markets for their achievements during the 2024-25 school year.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Packers Pro Bowler Rashan Gary set for Northeast Wisconsin High School Sports Awards show
Reporting by Todd M. Adams, USA TODAY High School Sports / Appleton Post-Crescent
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