Grady Jarrett

Enters his 11th season in the NFL and his first in Chicago
Has appeared in 152 career games (137 starts) with the Falcons (2015-24)
among his 496 career tackles he has 36.5 sacks and 77 tackles for loss, to go along with 126 quarterback hits, six passes defended, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries

HONORS

2018: Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee
2019: Pro Bowl Selection: AP All-Pro Second-Team
2020: Pro Bowl Selection
2024: Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee

2024 (FALCONS)

Started all 17 games
Posted 54 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hits and nine tackles for loss
In Week 1 he passed former Falcons DL John Abraham (115) for the most quarterback hits by any player in Falcons history

2023 (FALCONS)

Started the first eight games of the campaign before suffering a season ending injury
Prior to his injury, had 23 tackles (nine solo)
1.5 sacks, eight quarterback hits and a pair of passes defended

2022 (FALCONS)

Started all 17 games
Totaled 61 tackles (30 solo) including 6.0 sacks and 12 tackles for loss, had 17 quarterback hits and three passes defended

2021 (FALCONS)

Started all 17 games
Tallied 59 tackles (38 solo) with one sack, three tackles for loss, 12 quarterback hits, a pass defense and a fumble recovery

2020 (FALCONS)

Started all 16 games
Had 52 tackles (27 solo), four sacks, eight tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery
Added a career high 21 quarterback hits, the second most by a Falcons player since the stat has been tracked (since 2006)
Earned his second Pro-Bowl nomination in as many seasons

2019 (FALCONS)

Started in all 16 games
His 69 tackles included a career high 7.5 sacks to go along with 12 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits, and a pair of fumble recoveries
Earned his first career Pro Bowl Nomination and was name to the AP All-Pro Second-Team

2018 (FALCONS)

Played in and started 14 games
Among his 52 tackles (27 solo), he tallied a then career high six sacks to go along with eight tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hits, and three forced fumbles

2017 (FALCONS)

Started all 16 regular season games, helping the Falcons reach the playoffs for the second consecutive season
Totaled 55 tackles (55 solo), four sacks, a career high 15 tackles for loss and 13 quarterback hits
Started both of the Falcons playoff games, contributing a pair of solo tackles and two quarterback hits

2016 (FALCONS)

Played in all 16 regular season games with 14 starts
His regular season totals included 48 tackles (21 solo), three sacks, four tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits and a fumble recovery
Started in all three postseason games helping the Falcons win the NFC Championship and reach Super Bowl LI, where he tied a Super Bowl record with three sacks

2015 (FALCONS)

Played in 15 games with two starts as a rookie
Among his 24 tackles, he had one sack and four tackles for loss

TRANSACTIONS

05/09/2015: Signed/draft choice to the Falcons
07/15/2019: Re-signed with Falcons
05/03/2022: Re-signed with Falcons
03/10/2025: Cut by the Falcons
03/11/2025: Signed by the Bears

COLLEGE

Played four seasons (2011-14) at Clemson
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

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 shot put 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

*Courtesy ChicagoBears.com