History of Myles Garrett in Timeline

Myles Garrett is a professional American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Texas A&M, where he earned unanimous All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, Garrett holds the franchise 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, solidifying his status as one of the NFL's premier defensive players.

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December 29, 1995: Myles Garrett's Birth

On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born. He is now a professional football defensive end.

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2007: Half-Brother Drafted to NBA

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

2012: End of NBA Career

In 2012, Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, concluded his career in the NBA.

October 2013: College Commitment

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

2014: Sister's NCAA Title

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

2014: Freshman Season at Texas A&M

In 2014, as a true freshman at Texas A&M, Myles Garrett broke the Aggies' freshman sack record and the SEC freshman sack record, finishing the season with 11.5 sacks. He was also named a consensus Freshman All-American.

2015: Social Media Break

In 2015, Myles Garrett decided to stop using his Twitter account due to negativity, but later resumed using it.

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: Entering NFL Draft

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

March 30, 2017: Texas A&M Pro Day

On March 30, 2017, Myles Garrett attended Texas A&M's Pro Day, where he performed various drills, including the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, 10-yard dash, and broad jump, solidifying his position as a top NFL draft prospect.

April 30, 2017: Ceremonial First Pitch

On April 30, 2017, Myles Garrett threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Progressive Field with fellow NFL draftees.

May 19, 2017: Signing with the Browns

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

2017: Drafted by the Browns

In 2017, Myles Garrett was selected as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, marking the highest draft pick from Texas A&M in NFL history.

2017: NFL Draft

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, ranking sixth in the NFL.

2018: Named Defensive Captain

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

2019: NFL Top 100

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

2019: Suspension for On-Field Misconduct

In 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for on-field misconduct, specifically an altercation during a game. The suspension was for the remainder of the 2019 season.

February 10, 2020: Meeting with Roger Goodell

On February 10, 2020, Myles Garrett met with officials from Commissioner Roger Goodell's office and was subsequently reinstated for the 2020 season.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement

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

April 27, 2020: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

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

July 15, 2020: Contract Extension

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

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.

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

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

2020: All-Pro Team Selection

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

September 28, 2021: Mural Unveiling

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

2021: All-Pro Team Selection

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

2021: NFL Top 100

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

September 26, 2022: Car Crash

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

2022: Pro Bowl Starter

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl.

2022: Season Performance and Accolades

In the 2022 season, Myles Garrett finished with 16 sacks and earned a Pro Bowl selection. He also finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

October 25, 2023: Ownership Stake in Cleveland Cavaliers

On October 25, 2023, it was announced that Myles Garrett had purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA, also serving as an ambassador for the team.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year

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

2023: NFL Top 100

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

2024: Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year and earned his fifth Pro Bowl and third first-team All-Pro selections.

2024: Poor Season Record

In 2024, the Cleveland Browns finished with a 3–14 record.

2024: 2024 Season Achievements

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

February 3, 2025: Trade Request

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

2030: Contract through 2030

The Browns agreed on a four-year extension with Myles Garrett that includes a no-trade clause, keeping him with the Browns through the 2030 NFL season.