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Myles Garrett

Garrett with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
No. 95 – Cleveland Browns
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1995-12-29) December 29, 1995 (age 29) Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:	Martin (Arlington)
College:	Texas A&M (2014–2016)
NFL Draft:	2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2017–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2023) 4× First-team All-Pro (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024) 2× Second-team All-Pro (2018, 2022) 6× Pro Bowl (2018, 2020−2024) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2017) Bill Willis Trophy (2015) Unanimous All-American (2016) First-team All-American (2015) 2× First-team All-SEC (2015, 2016) Second-team All-SEC (2014)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Tackles: 352 Sacks: 102.5 Forced fumbles: 20 Fumble recoveries: 6 Pass deflections: 17 Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Myles Lorenz Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. In 2016, he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country.

The Browns chose Garrett as the very first player in the 2017 NFL draft. He has since become the team's all-time leader in sacks. Myles Garrett has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times. He has also been named to the first-team All-Pro four times. In 2023, he won the award for Defensive Player of the Year.

Early Life and High School Football

Myles Garrett grew up in Arlington, Texas. He went to Martin High School. There, he was a top athlete in football, basketball, and track.

In high school football, he was amazing. He had 19.5 sacks in his senior year. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. In 2013, he won the Landry Award. This award goes to the best high school football player in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Experts rated him as one of the top players in his class. He decided to play college football at Texas A&M University in October 2013.

Myles was also good at track and field. He was a state qualifier in throwing events. He threw the shot put 16.01 meters and the discus throw 50.84 meters.

College Football Career

Myles Garrett was one of the top players coming into college. He played for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Freshman Year Success

In 2014, as a freshman, Garrett quickly made an impact. He broke the Aggies' freshman record for sacks in just six games. He also broke the Southeastern Conference (SEC) freshman sack record. He finished the season with 11.5 sacks. He also had 53 tackles and blocked a kick. He was named a Freshman All-American. After the season, he had surgery for a hand injury.

Sophomore Year Highlights

Garrett continued to shine in his sophomore year. He led the SEC with 12.5 sacks. He also had 57 tackles and forced five fumbles. A forced fumble is when a player hits the ball carrier and makes them drop the ball. He even got his first interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. For his great play, he was named a first-team All-American. He also won the Bill Willis Award as the best defensive lineman.

Junior Year and Injuries

Myles Garrett's junior year in 2016 was affected by injuries. He hurt his ankle early in the season. This caused him to miss some games. Even with the injury, he still recorded 8.5 sacks. He also had 32 tackles and two forced fumbles. Despite the injuries, he was still named a Unanimous Consensus All-American. This means he was chosen by many different groups as one of the best players.

College Statistics

Professional NFL Career

Myles Garrett decided to enter the NFL Draft after his junior year. Many experts believed he would be the first player chosen.

Joining the Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns selected Myles Garrett as the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. This made him the highest draft pick ever from Texas A&M. In May 2017, the Browns signed him to a four-year contract. It was worth over $30 million.

Rookie Season (2017)

Garrett started his first NFL season as a defensive end. However, he suffered an ankle injury before the season began. He missed the first four games. He played his first game on October 8, 2017. In that game, he sacked the opposing quarterback twice. One of these sacks happened on his very first NFL play!

Despite injuries, he finished his rookie season with seven sacks. He also had 31 tackles. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. This means he was one of the best rookies in the league.

Garrett at Browns' training camp, 2017

Becoming a Defensive Leader (2018)

In 2018, Garrett was named a defensive captain for the Browns. He had a fantastic season. He played in all 16 games. He recorded 13.5 sacks, which was sixth-best in the NFL. He also forced three fumbles. For his great performance, he was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL.

Garrett with the Cleveland Browns in 2018

2019 Season and Suspension

In 2019, Garrett continued to be a strong player. He had 10 sacks in 10 games. However, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a fight broke out. Garrett was involved in an incident where he removed an opponent's helmet and swung it. This led to him being ejected from the game.

The NFL suspended Garrett for the rest of the 2019 season. He was also fined. This was a very long suspension for an on-field incident. Garrett later apologized for his actions. He was reinstated by the NFL in February 2020.

Mason Rudolph (left) reacts after being hit by Garrett

Return and Contract Extension (2020)

Myles Garrett returned to play in 2020. The Browns showed their trust in him by signing him to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. This made him one of the highest-paid defensive players in the NFL.

He had a great season, recording 12 sacks and four forced fumbles. He was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. He was also selected for the Pro Bowl and the first-team All-Pro team.

Record-Breaking Season (2021)

The 2021 season was a record-breaking one for Garrett. In one game against the Bears, he had 4.5 sacks. This broke the Browns' record for most sacks in a single game. Later in the season, he set a new Browns record for most sacks in a single season with 16. He also scored his first NFL touchdown by recovering a fumble and running it into the end zone.

His amazing performance earned him another Pro Bowl selection. He was also named to the first-team All-Pro team again.

Continued Excellence (2022-2024)

Garrett continued to be one of the NFL's top defensive players. In 2022, he finished with 16 sacks and was named a Pro Bowler.

In 2023, he had 14 sacks and four forced fumbles. He earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection and third first-team All-Pro selection. At the NFL Honors awards, Myles Garrett was named the Defensive Player of the Year. This was a huge achievement, recognizing him as the best defensive player in the league.

Garrett in August 2023

In 2024, Garrett continued his dominant play. He had 14 sacks and led the NFL with 22 tackles-for-loss. He earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and fourth first-team All-Pro nomination.

New Contract (2025)

After the 2024 season, Myles Garrett signed a new four-year contract extension with the Browns. This deal keeps him with the team through the 2030 NFL season. It shows how important he is to the Cleveland Browns.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular Season Stats

Postseason Stats

Personal Life and Interests

Myles Garrett comes from a family of athletes. His half-brother, Sean Williams, played basketball for Boston College. He was drafted into the NBA and played from 2007 to 2012. Myles's older sister, Brea Garrett, was a track and field athlete at Texas A&M. She won a national title in the 20-pound weight throw in 2014.

Myles Garrett has other interests besides football. He enjoys writing poetry. He was also working on a dinosaur book for children. He once stopped using social media because he felt there was too much negativity. He said he wanted to focus on being a better person and player.

In 2017, after being drafted, Garrett threw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Browns baseball game. In 2021, a mural of a young Myles and his grandmother was painted in downtown Cleveland.

In September 2022, Garrett was in a car crash. He had minor injuries but was released from the hospital the same day. In October 2023, it was announced that Myles Garrett bought a small part of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team. He also serves as an ambassador for the team.

See also

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