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May 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; (Editors note: Caption correction) Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett (97) and linebacker Vic Beasley (44) shown on the field during OTA at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Grady Jarrett: Falcons 5th Round Pick
A highly underrated defensive tackle in the draft, scouts were surprised how far Jarrett fell. A steal with the first pick of the fifth round, Jarrett is currently sitting at third on the Falcons tackle depth chart. Injuries might give him the opportunity to move up, as many point out on social media:
Hageman out with a concussion. Maybe we'll see Grady Jarrett with the first team in that spot? Or even Adrian Clayborn.
— 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒌 🏈🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇬🇪 (@CarasikS) August 19, 2015
While he’s undersized, his quick, disruptive pass rushing makes him an interesting cog to the retooled Falcons defense.
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