Grady Jarrett plays football professionally as a defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He weighs 132 kg and stands 1.85 m tall. At Rockdale County High School, where he played football, he was twice selected to the All-State team. Right out of high school, he had a three-star recruit rating on Rivals.com.
He was listed as the No. 41 defensive lineman in the nation by Scout.com. After enrolling at Clemson, he played collegiate football for the Tigers from 2011 to 2014. In nine games as a true freshman, he made two tackles.
He had 49 tackles, two sacks, and started 11 of the team’s 13 games as a sophomore. During his senior season, he once again started all 13 games, and his outstanding performance earned him a spot on the first team All-ACC. Jarrett was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
He participated in 15 games during his rookie season, recording 24 tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback hits, and one sack. He won his first Pro Bowl invitation in December 2019. He began each of the Falcons’ 17 games in 2021. Jarrett and the Falcons agreed to a three-year deal of up to $67 million before the 2022 campaign.
What Is Grady Jarrett Jersey Number?
Grady Jarrett wears jersey number 97 for the Atlanta Falcons team.