Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Myles Garrett

Discover the career path of Myles Garrett, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

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

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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: Declared for the 2017 NFL Draft

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

March 30, 2017: Participated in Texas A&M Pro Day

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

May 19, 2017: Signed with the Browns

On May 19, 2017, Myles Garrett signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $30.41 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.

2017: Drafted First Overall

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

2018: Pro Bowl Selection and Successful Season

In 2018, Myles Garrett had a successful season, recording 13.5 sacks and earning his first Pro Bowl selection.

2019: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2019, Myles Garrett was ranked 49th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

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

2020: Selected for All-Pro Team

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

2021: Named to All-Pro Team

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

2021: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

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

2022: Pro Bowler and Successful Season

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

2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

In 2022, Myles Garrett was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year Award

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

2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100 Players

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

2024: Continued Success and Accolades

In 2024, Myles Garrett finished the season with 14 sacks, earning his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and fourth first team All-Pro nomination.

2024: Named Defensive Player of the Year

In 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year and earned his fifth Pro Bowl selection.

2024: Browns' Record

In 2024, The Cleveland Browns finished with a 3-14 record.

February 3, 2025: Requested Trade

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

March 9, 2025: Signed Extension

On March 9, 2025, Myles Garrett and the Browns agreed on a four-year, $160 million extension with a no-trade clause, keeping him with the team through the 2030 NFL season.

2025: Record-Breaking Season

In 2025, Myles Garrett had a record-breaking season, setting a new franchise record with five sacks in a single game, breaking his own franchise record for single-season sacks, and ultimately breaking the NFL single-season sack record with 23 sacks. He was named Defensive Player of the Year.