Former Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Grady Jarrett has been waiting to hear his name called in the 2015 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, while he was waiting for one of the biggest moments in his life, a devastating incident took place.
According to reports, half of Jarrett’s house burned down on Friday night while he was waiting to be drafted.
Luckily, no one was injured, but half of the house is gone and Jarrett’s entire Clemson memorabilia collection was destroyed in the fire. More than 50 family members were at the home at the time of the fire.
#Falcons DT Grady Jarrett’s family home went up in flames as he waited to be drafted last night. Scary stuff. Story to come on @FOXSports.
— Ross Jones (@RossJonesFOX) May 2, 2015
Half of the house burned down. Nobody was injured, but they lost all of Jarrett’s Clemson memorability.
— Ross Jones (@RossJonesFOX) May 2, 2015
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Nearly 50 family members were in attendance. Cause of fire is being investigated. They believe it was an electrical fire.
— Ross Jones (@RossJonesFOX) May 2, 2015
Jarrett’s family has lived there for 20 years. They watched the draft today at a different family member’s house today in Georgia.
— Ross Jones (@RossJonesFOX) May 2, 2015
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Responders got to Jarrett’s house 10 minutes after fire began, but by that time entire left side of the house had been engulfed in flames.
— Ross Jones (@RossJonesFOX) May 2, 2015
It is great that no one was hurt, but our thoughts and prayers remain with the Jarrett family during this unfortunate time.
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