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 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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December 29, 1995: Myles Garrett's Birth

On December 29, 1995, Myles Lorenz Garrett was born. He is an American professional football player.

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2007: Sean Williams Drafted into the NBA

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

2012: Sean Williams NBA Career Ends

In 2012, Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, concluded 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: 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.

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: Social Media Hiatus

During the 2015 offseason, Myles Garrett decided to stop using his Twitter account to avoid 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: 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”).

April 30, 2017: Ceremonial First Pitch

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

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.

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 by the NFL

In 2019, Myles Garrett was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for on-field misconduct and was fined $45,623. This suspension was the second-longest for on-field misconduct in NFL history.

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.

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: Selected for All-Pro Team

In 2020, Myles Garrett was selected for the All-Pro Team along with teammates Jack Conklin, Joel Bitonio, and Wyatt Teller.

September 28, 2021: Mural Unveiling

On September 28, 2021, a mural of Myles Garrett (as a young child) and his grandmother Juanita was unveiled in downtown 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 Accident

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

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.

2022: Pro Bowler in 2022

In the 2022 season, Myles Garrett was named as a Pro Bowler after finishing the year with 16 sacks and 60 total tackles.

October 25, 2023: Purchased 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 and would serve as an ambassador for the team.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year

In 2023, Myles Garrett was named the 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: 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.