History of Myles Garrett in Timeline

Myles Garrett is a prominent American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns. A standout player at Texas A&M, where he earned unanimous All-American honors, he was the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett holds the Browns' franchise record for career sacks. His accomplishments include being named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, along with six Pro Bowl selections, and four first-team All-Pro selections, solidifying his status as one of the league'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 for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL.

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2007: Half-Brother Drafted to the NBA

In 2007, Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, was drafted into the NBA by the New Jersey Nets as the 17th pick in the first round.

2012: Half-Brother's NBA Career Ended

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

October 2013: Committed to Texas A&M University

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

2014: Sister Won 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 due to negativity.

2016: Unanimous All-American Honors

In 2016, Myles Garrett received unanimous All-American honors for his performance 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's Pro Day

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

April 30, 2017: Threw First Pitch at Progressive Field

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

May 19, 2017: Signed with the Cleveland Browns

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

2017: Selected First Overall in the NFL Draft

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

2017: Drafted First Overall by the Browns

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

2019: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

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

2019: Suspended Indefinitely by the NFL

In 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for on-field misconduct.

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: Reinstated by the NFL

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

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 in Cleveland

On September 28, 2021, a mural of Myles Garrett and his grandmother Juanita was unveiled in downtown Cleveland.

2021: Named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro Team Selection

In 2021, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl, as well as earning a first-team selection on the 2021 All-Pro Team.

2021: Ranked on 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 Accident

On September 26, 2022, Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car crash leaving the team facility near Wadsworth, Ohio. He suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital the same day.

2022: Named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro Team Selection

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl, as well as earning a first-team selection on the 2021 All-Pro Team.

2022: Named a Pro Bowler

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named as a Pro Bowler for his performance during the season.

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 of the NBA, and also serves as an ambassador for the team.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year

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

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players

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

2024: Named Defensive Player of the Year

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

2024: Finished with a 3-14 Record

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

February 3, 2025: Requested a Trade

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

2030: Contract Extension with the Browns

After expressing their unwillingness to trade Garrett, the Browns and Garrett agreed on a four-year, $160 million extension on March 9, with $123.5 million guaranteed and an average salary of $40 million per year. The extension also included a no-trade clause, keeping him with the Browns through the 2030 NFL season.