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 in the NFL. He played college football at Texas A&M, earning All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, he is the team's all-time career sacks leader. Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023 and 2025, has been selected for seven Pro Bowls, and earned five first-team All-Pro selections. Notably, he holds the NFL single season sack record (23) set 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.

2017: Drafted First Overall

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

2018: 2018 Season Performance

During the 2018 season, Myles Garrett recorded 13.5 sacks, 44 combined tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss, and three forced fumbles.

2019: Ranked on NFL Top 100 and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2019, Myles Garrett was ranked 49th on the NFL Top 100 Players list and was named to his first Pro Bowl for his performance in the 2018 season.

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

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

2020: All-Pro Team Selection

In 2020, Myles Garrett was selected for the All-Pro Team.

2021: All-Pro Team Selection

In 2021, Myles Garrett had a productive season and earned a first-team selection on the All-Pro Team.

2021: Ranked on NFL Top 100

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

2022: Named Pro Bowler and Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl and was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: 2022 Season Achievements

In the 2022 season, Myles Garrett recorded 16 sacks, 60 total tackles, and was named a Pro Bowler.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year Award

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

2023: Ranked on NFL Top 100

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

2024: 2024 Season Achievements

During the 2024 season, Myles Garrett finished with 14 sacks, 47 tackles and led the NFL in tackles-for-loss with 22. Garrett earned his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and fourth first team All-Pro nomination.

2024: Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2024, Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year at the 13th Annual NFL Honors. He also earned his fifth Pro Bowl and third first-team All-Pro selections.

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

In 2025, Myles Garrett set a new franchise record with five sacks in a single game, broke the franchise record for single-season sacks, and won Defensive Player of the Year.