Georgia commit Trent Thompson, a 313-pound defensive tackle from Albany, Georgia, is the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2015 in the 247Sports composite rankings.

But what exactly does that mean?

The past 10 No. 1 overall recruits have enjoyed varying success since leaving high school. None has failed to reach the NFL—at least not yet; three were still in college this season—but they haven't all panned out as hoped. In fact, not a single one has made a Pro Bowl.

Still, the path of each No. 1 overall player provides a framework for Thompson's career. How they performed in college, where they were drafted and where they are to...

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