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Ranking the top 25 NFL free agents this offseason

By Ian Wharton

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2. Grady Jarrett, DT, Atlanta Falcons

TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons in action during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Falcons won 34-32. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – DECEMBER 30: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons in action during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Falcons won 34-32. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

A fifth-round pick in 2015, Grady Jarrett vastly outperformed his draft position as he developed into a top-notch penetrating defensive tackle for Atlanta. Turning 26 in April and coming off of his most productive season yet, Jarrett is primed to catapult to the top of the tackle salaries list with his new deal.

Atlanta’s already expressed their desire to retain him, so don’t expect him to shake free. Though not quite as disruptive as Fletcher Cox, the tackle market is ready to be overhauled with new deals, and Jarrett should end up with a similar deal to Cox’s.

Projected deal: One year, $15.3 million (franchise tag) or five years, $85 million

Best fits: Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Arizona Cardinals

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