History of Myles Garrett in Timeline
Myles Garrett is a prominent American football defensive end currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He was a standout college player for Texas A&M, earning unanimous All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, Garrett holds the franchise record for all-time career sacks. He has been selected for the Pro Bowl six times, named a first-team All-Pro four times, and won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier defensive players.
December 29, 1995: Myles Garrett Born
On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born. He is now a professional football player.
2007: Half-Brother Drafted into NBA
In 2007, Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, was drafted into the NBA.
2012: Half-Brother's NBA Career Ends
Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, played in the NBA from 2007 to 2012.
October 2013: Committed to Texas A&M
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.
2014: Freshman Sack Record
In 2014, as a true freshman, Myles Garrett broke the Aggies' freshman sack record and Jadeveon Clowney's SEC freshman sack record.
2015: Stopped Using Twitter
In 2015, Myles Garrett decided to stop using his social media account on Twitter due to negativity.
2016: 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 NFL Draft
On December 31, 2016, Myles Garrett announced his decision to enter the 2017 NFL draft.
March 30, 2017: Texas A&M Pro Day
On March 30, 2017, Myles Garrett attended Texas A&M's Pro Day.
April 30, 2017: Threw out First Pitch
On April 30, 2017, Myles Garrett threw out a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game.
May 19, 2017: Signed Browns Contract
On May 19, 2017, Myles Garrett signed a four-year, $30.41 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
2017: Drafted #1 Overall
In 2017, Myles Garrett was selected as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
2018: Successful 2018 Season
In 2018, Myles Garrett recorded 13.5 sacks, ranking sixth in the NFL. He started all 16 games.
2018: Named Defensive Captain
In 2018, Myles Garrett was named a defensive captain for the Cleveland Browns.
2019: Ranked in 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 Incident
In 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for on-field misconduct. The suspension was appealed but upheld.
February 12, 2020: Reinstated to the NFL
On February 12, 2020, Myles Garrett was reinstated from 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: Signed 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: Reinstatement Requirements and Allegations
In 2020, Myles Garrett was required to meet with NFL officials before being reinstated, and he alleged that Rudolph directed a racial slur at him, though an investigation found no evidence.
2020: Selected for All-Pro Team
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 and his grandmother was unveiled in Cleveland.
2021: All-Pro Team Selection
In 2021, Myles Garrett earned a first-team selection on the All-Pro Team.
2021: Ranked in 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, suffering minor injuries.
2022: Named Pro Bowler
In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl.
2022: Productive Season
In the 2022 season, Myles Garrett finished with 16 sacks and 60 total tackles.
October 25, 2023: Purchased Stake in Cleveland Cavaliers
On October 25, 2023, it was announced Myles Garrett had purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2023: Defensive Player of the Year
In 2023, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year.
2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2023, Myles Garrett was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2024: Finished with 3-14 Record
After Cleveland finished with a 3-14 record in 2024.
2024: Another strong season
During the 2024 season, Myles Garrett finished with 14 sacks and led the NFL in tackles-for-loss with 22.
2024: Defensive Player of the Year Award
In 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year.
February 3, 2025: Requested a Trade
On February 3, 2025, Myles Garrett requested a trade, citing a "desire to win."
