Education
Jarrett attended Rockdale County High School in Conyers, Georgia, where he was a two-time All-state selection.
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Career
He played college football at Clemson. A four-year starter on both sides of the ball, he had 198 tackles, 63 tackles for loss and 27.5 sacks over his last two years. He was a three-time All-regional selection on defense and second-team All-region on offense as a senior, as well as a three-time selection as the team’s top defensive player after compiling 101 tackles (315 for loss) and nine sacks.
He also played in the North-South All-Star game in Georgia and Florida Maxx Scout All-Star Bowl.
In the two games combined, he had 17 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and three caused fumbles. Jarrett was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit.
He was rated the Number. 41 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com.
He committed to Clemson University to play college football. Jarrett was also a wrestler in high school.
Jarrett attended Clemson from 2011 to 2014. As a true freshman, he appeared in nine games, making two tackles.
As a sophomore, Jarrett started 11 of 13 games.
He had 49 tackles and had two sacks. As a 13 game starter his junior season, he had 83 tackles and two sacks. He again started all 13 games his senior season, recording 73 tackles and 1.5 sacks and was named first team All-Administrative Committee on Company-ordination.
Atlanta Falcons
Jarrett was drafted in the 5th round (137th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft.
He also has a close relationship with Ray Lewis who he refers to as "uncle" though they are not related biologically.
Jarrett"s home in Conyers, Georgia partially burned down during the second day of the 2015 NFL draft. There were nearly 50 people, including friends and family members at the home at the time of the fire.
Number injuries were reported but the cause of the fire was believed to be electrical. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Jarrett the next day and immediately sent him Atlanta Falcons gear.
