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| Myles Garrett | |
|---|---|
| Name | Myles Garrett |
| Caption | Garrett with the Cleveland Browns in 2022 |
| Number | 95 |
| Position | Defensive end |
| Birth date | 29 December 1995 |
| Birth place | Arlington, Texas |
| Weight lb | 272 |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Draftyear | 2017 |
| Pastteams | Cleveland Browns (2017–present) |
| Status | Active |
Myles Garrett (born December 29, 1995) is an American professional football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. A dominant collegiate player at Texas A&M, he was selected first overall in the 2017 NFL Draft and has been named to multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams. Known for exceptional athleticism and pass-rush production, he ranks among the premier defensive linemen of his generation.
Born in Arlington, Texas, Garrett attended Northwest High School before transferring to Boswell High School and then Kennedale High School and finally Martin High School. During his prep career he excelled in high school football and competed in track and field and basketball. He drew recruitment attention from programs including Auburn, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida State before committing to Texas A&M under head coach Kevin Sumlin. His high school accolades included All-State honors and national rankings from recruiting services such as Rivals.com, ESPN, and 247Sports.
At Texas A&M, Garrett redshirted his freshman year before emerging as a breakout star under defensive coordinator John Chavis. He earned All-SEC recognition and was a finalist for awards like the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Bednarik Award for defensive performance. Playing in Kyle Field, Garrett recorded high sack totals and tackles for loss, facing Alabama's Nick Saban-coached defenses, Georgia and Auburn in SEC competition. His combines and workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine and Texas A&M pro day showcased his explosiveness, timing, and athletic metrics that propelled him to be widely projected as a top pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft, Garrett signed a rookie contract under the CBA and joined a Browns roster rebuilding under executives including Sashi Brown and head coach Hue Jackson. He quickly became the focal point of the Browns' pass rush, competing against divisional rivals like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals. Garrett earned his first Pro Bowl selection after posting double-digit sack seasons and has been named to multiple PFWA All-Rookie Team and All-Pro units. Under head coaches Freddie Kitchens, Kevin Stefanski, and defensive coordinators such as Gregg Williams and Joe Woods, he continued to develop, recording career highs in sacks and pressured quarterbacks including Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Ben Roethlisberger. Garrett signed a record-setting contract extension with the Browns and has been central to Cleveland's defensive identity as the team pursued playoff berths and an NFL playoffs appearance.
Garrett's playing style blends power, speed, and length, often compared to elite defensive ends such as Reggie White, Julius Peppers, and J. J. Watt. He utilizes a repertoire of moves including the swim move, rip move, bull rush, and counter spins to defeat offensive tackles from programs such as Michigan and Ohio State now coaching at the NFL level. His technique emphasizes hand usage, leverage against players from Big Ten and SEC backgrounds, and gap shooting on running plays. Analysts from outlets like ESPN, NFL Network, Pro Football Focus, and The Athletic have highlighted his snap-to-sack quickness, pursuit angles, and ability to disrupt offenses led by quarterbacks from LSU, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
Garrett hails from a family with ties to sports and education in Texas. He has appeared in endorsement partnerships with brands and community initiatives in Cleveland and has been involved with charitable efforts alongside organizations such as United Way chapters and local youth football programs. He has social connections with current and former players including teammates and peers from Texas A&M like Johnny Manziel and NFL contemporaries such as Von Miller and Aaron Donald. Garrett's media appearances have included interviews on platforms like ESPN, Good Morning America, and national sports shows.
Garrett has been involved in high-profile incidents and legal matters that drew national attention. Notably, a 2019 on-field altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph resulted in a suspension by the NFL Players Association-aligned disciplinary process and involvement from league offices including Commissioner Roger Goodell. The incident prompted debates across media outlets such as NBC Sports, Fox Sports, and ESPN and led to fines and mandated conduct protocols. Garrett has also faced civil and legal scrutiny at times handled through the Browns' and NFL's policies, with coverage by outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Cleveland Plain Dealer discussing consequences and rehabilitation measures.
Category:American football defensive ends Category:Texas A&M Aggies football players Category:Cleveland Browns players