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 All-American honors. Drafted first overall by the Browns in 2017, Garrett holds the team's record for career sacks. A six-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro, he was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, solidifying his status as one of the NFL's premier defensive players.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Freshman Season at Texas A&M

In 2014, during his freshman season at Texas A&M, Myles Garrett broke the Aggies' freshman sack record and the SEC freshman sack record, finishing the season with 11.5 sacks.

2016: Unanimous All-American Honors

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

2018: Successful 2018 Season

In 2018, Myles Garrett recorded 13.5 sacks, 44 combined tackles, and was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2019: Ranked in NFL Top 100

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

February 12, 2020: Reinstatement from Suspension

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

2022: Pro Bowl Selection and Defensive Player of the Year Voting Finish

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a Pro Bowler and finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

2022: Named Starter in Pro Bowl

In 2022, Myles Garrett was named a starter in the Pro Bowl and earned a first-team selection on the 2021 All-Pro Team, after posting career highs with 16 sacks and 51 combined tackles.

2023: Defensive Player of the Year

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: Continued Success in 2024

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