History of Myles Garrett in Timeline

Myles Garrett is a professional American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He played college football at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, he is the team's all-time career sacks leader. Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2025, has been selected for seven Pro Bowls, and earned five first-team All-Pro selections. Notably, he holds the NFL single season sack record (23) set in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 29, 1995: Myles Garrett's Birth

On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born. He would later become a professional football player.

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2007: Half-Brother NBA Draft

In 2007, Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, was drafted into the NBA.

2012: Sean Williams NBA Career Ends

In 2012, Myles Garrett's half-brother Sean Williams' NBA career ended.

October 2013: College Commitment

In October 2013, Myles Garrett committed to play college football at Texas A&M University.

2014: Sister Wins NCAA Title

In 2014, Myles Garrett's sister, Brea Garrett, won the NCAA title in the 20-pound weight throw.

2015: Social Media Hiatus

During the 2015 offseason, Myles Garrett stopped using his social media account on Twitter to avoid negativity.

2016: Unanimous All-American Honors

In 2016, Myles Garrett received unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

December 31, 2016: NFL Draft Announcement

On December 31, 2016, Myles Garrett announced his decision to enter the 2017 NFL draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

March 30, 2017: Texas A&M Pro Day

On March 30, 2017, Myles Garrett attended Texas A&M's Pro Day and participated in various drills, including the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, 10-yard dash, and broad jump.

April 30, 2017: Ceremonial First Pitch

On April 30, 2017, Myles Garrett threw a ceremonial first pitch at Progressive Field with Jabrill Peppers and David Njoku.

May 19, 2017: Signed by the Browns

On May 19, 2017, Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $30.41 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, including a $20.25 million signing bonus.

2017: Drafted First Overall

In 2017, Myles Garrett was selected as the first overall pick of the NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

2017: NFL Draft Selection

In 2017, Myles Garrett was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft.

2018: 2018 Season Performance

During the 2018 season, Myles Garrett recorded 13.5 sacks, 44 combined tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, and three forced fumbles.

2018: Defensive Captain and Sacks

In 2018, Myles Garrett was named a defensive captain for the Browns. In the season opener, he had two sacks and two forced fumbles against the Steelers, and two sacks against the Jets two weeks later.

2019: Ranked on NFL Top 100 and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Myles Garrett was ranked 49th on the NFL Top 100 Players list and was named to his first Pro Bowl for his performance in the 2018 season.

2019: Indefinite Suspension

In 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for on-field misconduct, resulting in him missing the remainder of the season, and was also fined $45,623.

February 10, 2020: Meeting with NFL Officials

On February 10, 2020, Myles Garrett met with NFL officials to discuss his suspension and reiterated his claim about an alleged slur, which the league found no evidence to support.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

On February 12, 2020, Myles Garrett was reinstated from suspension by the NFL.

November 20, 2020: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List

On November 20, 2020, Myles Garrett was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, causing him to miss a game.

2020: All-Pro Team Selection

In 2020, Myles Garrett was selected for the All-Pro Team.

September 28, 2021: Mural Unveiled

On September 28, 2021, a mural of Myles Garrett as a child with his grandmother was unveiled in Cleveland's Playhouse Square district.

2021: All-Pro Team Selection

In 2021, Myles Garrett had a productive season and earned a first-team selection on the All-Pro Team.

2021: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2021, Myles Garrett was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

September 26, 2022: Car Crash Incident

On September 26, 2022, Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car crash near Wadsworth, Ohio, suffering minor injuries.

2022: Named Pro Bowler and Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl and was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: 2022 Season Achievements

In the 2022 season, Myles Garrett recorded 16 sacks, 60 total tackles, and was named a Pro Bowler.

October 25, 2023: Minority Ownership Stake in Cleveland Cavaliers

On October 25, 2023, Myles Garrett purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA and serves as an ambassador for the team.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2023, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year.

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2023, Myles Garrett was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2024: 2024 Season Achievements

During the 2024 season, Myles Garrett finished with 14 sacks, 47 tackles and led the NFL in tackles-for-loss with 22. Garrett earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and fourth first team All-Pro nomination.

2024: 3-14 Record in 2024

In 2024 Cleveland finished with a 3-14 record.

2024: Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year at the 13th Annual NFL Honors. He also earned his fifth Pro Bowl and third first-team All-Pro selections.

February 3, 2025: Trade Request

On February 3, 2025, Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns, citing a "desire to win."

2025: Relationship with Chloe Kim

In 2025, Myles Garrett began a relationship with Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Chloe Kim.

2025: Defensive Player of the Year and Record-Breaking Season

In 2025, Myles Garrett set a new franchise record with five sacks in a single game, broke the franchise record for single-season sacks, and won Defensive Player of the Year.