Myles Garrett's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Myles Garrett. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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 is the team's all-time sack leader. Notably, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2025. In addition, Garrett has received seven Pro Bowl selections and five first-team All-Pro honors. He established a new NFL single-season sack record of 23 in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Unanimous All-American Honors

In 2016, Myles Garrett received unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

2020: Selected for All-Pro Team

In 2020, Myles Garrett was selected for the All-Pro Team, along with his teammates.

2021: Named to All-Pro Team

In 2021, Myles Garret was named to the All-Pro Team and selected as a Pro Bowl starter for 2022.

2021: Ranked in NFL Top 100

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

2022: Productive Season and Pro Bowl Selection

During the 2022 season, Myles Garrett finished with 16 sacks and was named as a Pro Bowler for his efforts.

2022: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Team Selection

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

2023: Defensive Player of the Year Award

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: Defensive Player of the Year Award

At the 13th Annual NFL Honors in 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the NFL's best defensive team.

2024: Continued Success and Pro Bowl Nomination

During the 2024 season, Myles Garrett finished with 14 sacks and earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination.

2025: Record-Breaking Season and Defensive Player of the Year

In 2025, Myles Garrett had a record-breaking season, setting a new franchise record and single-season sack record, and won Defensive Player of the Year.