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 unanimous All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, Garrett holds the team's record for career sacks. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time first-team All-Pro, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, marking him as one of the NFL's premier defensive players.

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2014: Freshman Season at Texas A&M

During his freshman season in 2014 at Texas A&M, Myles Garrett broke the Aggies' freshman sack record and the SEC freshman sack record. He finished the season with 11.5 sacks and was named a consensus Freshman All-American.

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 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: Texas A&M Pro Day

On March 30, 2017, Myles Garrett participated in Texas A&M's Pro Day, performing the 40-yard dash (4.65s), 20-yard dash (2.71s), 10-yard dash (1.57s), and broad jump (10’6”).

May 19, 2017: Signed with Cleveland 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 in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, becoming the highest draft pick from Texas A&M in NFL history.

2017: Drafted by Cleveland Browns

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, which ranked sixth in the NFL, along with 44 combined tackles. He was also named to his first Pro Bowl.

2018: Named Defensive Captain

In 2018, Myles Garrett was named a defensive captain for the Cleveland Browns.

February 10, 2020: Meeting with NFL Officials and Reinstatement

On February 10, 2020, Myles Garrett met with NFL officials and was later reinstated for the 2020 season. He reiterated his claim about an alleged slur during this time.

February 12, 2020: Reinstated by NFL

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

April 27, 2020: Browns Exercise Fifth-Year Option

On April 27, 2020, the Cleveland Browns exercised the fifth-year option on Myles Garrett's contract.

July 15, 2020: Signed Contract Extension

On July 15, 2020, Myles Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

December 1, 2020: Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List

On December 1, 2020, Myles Garrett was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

2022: Selected to Pro Bowl and All-Pro Team

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl and earned a first-team selection on the All-Pro Team. He posted career highs with 16 sacks and 51 combined tackles during the 2021 season.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year

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

2024: Defensive Player of the Year Award

At the 13th Annual NFL Honors in 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year.

2024: 2024 Season

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