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, 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 29, 1995: Myles Garrett Born

On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born. He is now an American 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 by the New Jersey Nets.

2012: Half-Brother's NBA Career Ends

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

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 older sister, Brea Garrett, won the NCAA title in the 20-pound weight throw.

2015: Stopped Using Twitter

During the 2015 offseason, Myles Garrett decided to stop using his social media account on Twitter, citing 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: 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.

April 30, 2017: Ceremonial First Pitch

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

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 10, 2020: Met with NFL Officials

On February 10, 2020, Myles Garrett met with officials from Commissioner Roger Goodell's office regarding his suspension.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

On February 12, 2020, Myles Garrett was reinstated from his 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: 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 downtown Cleveland.

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.

September 26, 2022: Car Crash

On September 26, 2022, Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car crash and suffered minor injuries.

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.

October 25, 2023: Purchased Stake in Cleveland Cavaliers

On October 25, 2023, Myles Garrett purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA.

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.