Grady Jarrett

CAREER

• Has seen action in 135 games (120 starts) while totaling 443 tackles (237 solo) with 34.0 sacks, 68 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 114 quarterback hits and six passes defensed.
• In 2023, he appeared in eight games (eight starts), recording 23 tackles (nine solo), eight quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, two passes defensed and 1.5 sacks.
• Started all 17 games, totaling 61 total tackles (31 solo), 17 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks and three passes defensed in 2022.
• Led the team with 17 quarterback hits, 12 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks in the 2022 season.
• Started all 17 games, totaling 59 total tackles (38 solo), 1.0 sack, three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, 12 quarterback hits and one pass defensed in 2021.
• Tallied 52 total tackles (27 solo), 4.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 20 quarterback hits and one fumble recovery in 16 games with 16 starts in 2020 and was named to his second-consecutive Pro Bowl.
• Started all 16 games in 2019. Recorded 69 tackles (38 solo), 12 tackles for loss, career-high 7.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hits and two forced fumbles.
• Selected to his first career Pro Bowl in 2019.
• Started all 16 games in 2017, tallying 56 tackles (35 solo), 15 tackles for loss, four sacks, and 13 quarterback hits. Logged two tackles and two quarterback hits in two postseason games. Finished the regular season tied with Rams DT Aaron Donald for the league lead in tackles for loss by a defensive tackle.
• Played in 16 games with 14 starts and totaled 47 tackles (20 solo) while adding three sacks, four tackles for loss and one fumble recovery in 2016.
• Tied an NFL record with three sacks in Super Bowl LI against New England. Since sacks became an official statistic in 1982, three other players have posted three in the Super Bowl - Darnell Dockett, Kony Ealy, and Reggie White.
• Played in 15 games, making two starts, and totaled 24 tackles (13 solo) with one sack, four tackles for loss and two quarterback hits as a rookie in 2015. Had his best game as a rookie at Tampa Bay (12/6), logging four tackles, one tackle for loss and his first career sack. Made his first career start at Carolina (12/13). Posted a career-best six tackles.

HONORS

• Pro Bowl Selection (2x - 2019-20)
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 15, 2018)
• Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominee (2018)

COLLEGE

• Played four seasons (2011-14) at Clemson University in Clemson, SC.
• Played in 48 career games (37 starts), finishing his career with 207 total tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
• In 2014, he was named a permanent co-captain and was named a third-team All-American by Athlon. He was also selected first-team All-ACC. He started all 13 games during his senior year in 2014 and recorded 73 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
• In 2013, he posted 83 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks and two fumble recoveries. He earned All-ACC honors from the media and coaches as well.
• In 2012, he was selected as an honorable mention sophomore All-American, an honorable mention All-ACC pick and was named the co-defensive player of the year by Clemson's coaching staff.

PERSONAL

• Born in Atlanta, Ga.
• Attended Rockdale County High School in Conyers, Ga.
• Recorded 101 total tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss and nine sacks as a senior in 2013.
• Three-time all-regional selection on defense and second-team all-region on offense as a senior.
• Selected to participate in the North-South All-Star game in Georgia and Florida Maxx Scout All-Star Bowl.
• Three-time selection as the team's top defensive player.
• Two-time all-state selection at Rockdale County High School.
• Also wrestled in high school, winning the state heavyweight title as a senior and placing fourth in the state as a junior.
• Won the state title in the shotput as a senior.
• Rockdale County High School Athlete-of-the-Year as a senior and honored by the Superintendent Office and the County Board of Commissioners.
• Son of Elisha Jarrett.
• Graduated from Clemson with a degree in Management in December 2014.