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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said: “Thirteen years at Alabama, 12 years at Clemson, and [Grady Jarrett] is easily in my top 10 ever across all positions.” Deemed the ‘heart and soul’ of the defense by Swinney, the Clemson head coach knows his star defensive tackle will enjoy success at the next level. “One of the best players I’ve ever been around,” Swinney said. “Thirteen years at Alabama, 12 years at Clemson, and he’s easily in my top 10 ever across all positions.” http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209763987&DB_OEM_ID=28500 Dabo was at Alabama from 1990-2000 (as player and coach), and at Clemson 2003-now, and witnessed players such as: 1992 Consensus All-American and #5 overall pick DE John Copeland 1992 Consensus All-American and #6 overall pick DE Eric Curry 1993 Jim Thorpe Award winner CB Antonio Langham (#9 overall pick) 1993 Paul Warfield Trophy winner (nation's best WR) and Consensus All-American multiple-position weapon David "The Deuce" Palmer (#40 overall pick), who finished #3 in Heisman voting in 1993 1994 Johnny Unitas Award winner and SEC Player of the Year QB Jay Barker, finished #5 in the Heisman vote 1996 All-American and #20 overall pick LB Dwayne Rudd (NFL All-Pro in 1998) 1999 All-American and #19 overall pick RB Shaun Alexander (3x Pro Bowl) 1999 Outland Trophy winner OT Chris Samuels (#3 overall pick, 6x Pro Bowl) 2005 Consensus All-American CB Tye Hill (drafted #15 overall) 2005 Unanimous All-American and #4 overall pick DE Gaines Adams 2006 Unanimous All-American RB CJ Spiller who finished #6 in Heisman vote, #9 overall pick, Pro Bowl 2010 - Seattle Seahawks #2 CB Byron Maxwell who just signed a six year, $60 million contract with the Eagles 2010 Hendricks winner, Nagurski winner, and Unanimous All-American DE Da'Quan Bowers 2011 John Mackey Award winner (nation's best TE) and Consensus All-American Dwayne Allen 2012 All-ACC WR DeAndre Hopkins (#27 overall), Texans 2012 All-ACC RB Andre Ellington, Cardinals 2012 All-American and ACC Player of the Year QB Tajh Boyd 2013 All-American WR Sammy Watkins (#4 overall) current - Vic Beasley - Consensus All-American projected Top 10 draft pick

The Boston College head coach Steve Addazio on Grady: “No. 50, their nose tackle (Grady Jarrett), he’s completely dominant,” Addazio said. “No one blocks him. Not a soul. Not Florida State. Not Georgia. Nobody’s blocking him. Nobody.” http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209763987&DB_OEM_ID=28500

he sure doesn't like for his team and fans to lose, no matter how great he did individually: In last year’s game [vs. South Carolina], Jarrett was credited with 15 total tackles including two tackles for loss and generally created havoc. “I think last year he played one of the greatest games of his college career,” said senior safety Robert Smith, Jarrett’s friend and roommate. ... Jarrett was troubled by the result. “Last year it was tough, really tough, probably had one of the better games of my career,” he said. “I felt terrible after that game, to see the hurt in my teammates and my coaches as a family.” http://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2014/11/unfinished-business-for-jarrett/

“No one outworks him, and that correlates to what he does on the field,” said linebacker Tony Steward. “Doing what he does makes it so much easier on the linebackers. “It frees us to run around and make plays. It would be a whole lot harder if those guys weren’t soaking up blockers and creating havoc.” http://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2014/11/unfinished-business-for-jarrett/

Clemson Insider: Grady is "a former championship wrestler from a long pedigree of successful athletes" http://www.theclemsoninsider.com/2014/11/unfinished-business-for-jarrett/

Grady is the People's Champ: He posted the following to his Instagram account on why he worked so hard during his time at Clemson . "When they said no one makes it out of Rockdale County ... I'm just getting started. This is much bigger than myself. This for the kids they tell are too small to play Division 1 sports and chase their dream, for the kids they tell they aren't smart enough to graduate college, this for the kids that sacrifice just to chase a dream, this for the kids that's out there grinding while no one looking and all you other friends out running around "having all the fun," this for the kids that continue to study their books and challenge themselves in the classroom while others make fun of them, this for the kids that made a promise to their family, this for the kids that refuse to let any friend, coach, teacher, scout, hater, family member limit what they can accomplish. Keep working baby boy and baby girl, keeping believing. We can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us ! ALL THINGS. Love." http://www.tigernet.com/update/player/Grady-Jarrett-kids-18397 sounds like a Keep Pounding kinda guy

"Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett was named to All-Bowl teams by AP and NFL.com for his performance in the Tigers' 40-6 victory over Oklahoma" http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28500&ATCLID=209842590

All-Bowl Team, only one Clemson player named: Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett... 3.5 TFL, 1 FF, 1 QB pressure in Clemson’s 40-6 rout of Oklahoma...Jarrett was a major reason Clemson led the nation in 11 statistical categories this year, including total defense, pass efficiency defense, yards per play allowed, tackles for loss and first downs allowed. http://www.islandpacket.com/2015/01/12/3533053/all-bowl-team-clemsons-grady-jarrett.html

ESPN SEC football Analyst Chris Low @ ClowESPN Jan 16 Speaking of should-have-been awards, the most underrated player in the country was Clemson DT Grady Jarrett . Kind of player you build around

Senior Bowl: NFL draft analyst for NFL.com Lance Zierlein @LanceZierlein Jan 20 Grady Jarrett is making mincemeat of the offensive linemen today.

Jan 21 ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. on Jarrett: “An overachiever type. Probably a late-rounder, but a guy I think can play in the NFL.” derp http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150121/PC0312/150129884

Senior Bowl: NFL.comChase Goodbread @ ChaseGoodbread Jan 21 Clemson DL Grady Jarrett has been extremely hard for the South OLs to handle this week. Head Central Scout for Optimum Scouting Alex Brown @OS_AlexBrown Jan 21 Grady Jarrett of Clemson plays with outstanding leverage ... Constantly beating his man

Western Area Scout for GM Jr. Scouting Service Jordan Plocher @StarvingScout Jan 21 [on the Senior Bowl] The best performance I saw today in the pit was Clemson DT Grady Jarrett . He was consistently penetrating into the backfield.

CEO/Founder & Analyst at Football Gameplan Emory Hunt @FBallGameplan Jan 22 You want DTs like Grady Jarrett on you team ... tremendous B.G.O. & aggressiveness

Action Sports & News @ ActionSports01 Jan 22 #SeniorBowl A feisty tiger at practice Grady Jarrett #95 on a mission

NFL_DRAFT_Bites @ NFLDraftBites Jan 22 [talking about the Senior Bowl] heard DT Grady Jarrett compared to Geno Atkins & Warren Sapp physically.

guy that posted the above two clips, Joe Goodberry, then wrote: Joe Draftberry @ JoeGoodberry Jan 23 I could show every other snap for Grady Jarrett but this is getting crazy. He's making an impact more than any defensive player I've watched

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Mike Mayock on Jarrett at Senior Bowl: "He’s special. The defensive line coaches noticed it." http://www.independentmail.com/orange-and-white/grady-jarrett-stephone-anthony-stealing-show-on-seniors-south-squad

The Independent Mail (SC): Jarrett was named among five NFL draft prospects that “made money” [at the Senior Bowl], per NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock. ... an anonymous NFC GM said about Jarrett: "Teams have different philosophies about size up front on defense, but if a player is tough and strong, then I think he can play in our league. Aaron Donald proved that,” the NFC GM said. http://www.independentmail.com/orange-and-white/anthony-jarrett-cap-big-weeks-with-senior-bowl-start

Rob Proffitt @ BreakinDownFilm Feb 17 The power in Grady Jarrett 's hands is absolutely amazing. Watch his punch on OT/OG La'el Collons, & he beats him.. https://instagram.com/p/yK5CsTugDD/ Senior Bowl video: Clemson DL Grady Jarrett beats LSU OL La'el Collins.

Former 12yr NFL TE Anthony Becht @ Anthony_Becht Feb 22 DT Grady Jarrett from #Clemson ........ He's a guy that will make a difference. #NFLCombine Tigerillustrated.com Larry Williams @ LarryWilliamsTI Feb 20 If players were drafted based solely on reviews from players they have faced in college, Grady Jarrett would probably be a Top 10 pick. Editor at CheeseheadTV.com Brian Carriveau @ BrianCarriveau Feb 18 When offensive linemen at the Combine are asked about the best defensive player they've faced, Clemson's Grady Jarrett keeps coming up. Dane Brugler @ dpbrugler Feb 18 SEC OG AJ Cann on his toughest competition: Grady Jarrett Dan Kadar @ MockingTheDraft Feb 18 South Carolina's AJ Cann said Clemson DT Grady Jarrett was his toughest competition.

Rob Proffitt @ BreakinDownFilm Feb 26 Did you know? DT Grady Jarrett 's father is former #Falcons LB & 5x Pro Bowler Jessie Tuggle. Also, Ray Lewis is his Uncle. #BloodLines