Myles Lorenz Garrett was born on December 29, 1995, and is an American professional football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL. He played college football for Texas A&M, receiving unanimous All-American honors in 2016. Selected first overall by the Browns in the 2017 NFL draft, Garrett is the team’s all-time career sacks leader.
๐ซ High School and College Beginnings
Garrett attended Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. In football, he had 19.5 sacks as a senior and was the 2013 recipient of the Landry Award. He was rated as a five-star recruit and ranked as the second best overall player in his class.
๐ Texas A&M Freshman Season
As a true freshman in 2014, Garrett broke the Aggies’ freshman sack record of 5.5 in only six games. He broke Jadeveon Clowney’s SEC freshman sack record of eight in only nine games. Garrett finished the season with 11.5 sacks, 53 total tackles, and 14 tackles for loss.
๐ Sophomore and Junior Achievements
Garrett led the SEC with 12.5 sacks as a sophomore, recording 57 total tackles and 19.5 tackles for loss. His junior year was limited by injuries, but he still recorded 8.5 sacks and earned a Unanimous Consensus All-American designation.
๐ NFL Draft Preparation
On December 31, 2016, Garrett announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL draft. He was projected to be a top ten selection and was ranked No. 1 on ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.โs big board. At the combine, his 41โ vertical jump was the top performance of all defensive linemen.
๐ต Cleveland Browns Career Start
The Cleveland Browns selected Garrett with the first overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft. On May 19, 2017, the Browns signed Garrett to a fully guaranteed four-year, $30.41 million contract. He entered training camp slated as a starting defensive end.
โก Rookie Season and Injuries
Garrett suffered a high ankle sprain during practice, causing him to miss the start of the season. He played his first regular season game on October 8 against the New York Jets, sacking Josh McCown twice. Overall, he recorded 31 combined tackles, seven sacks, and a forced fumble during his rookie season.
๐ 2018 Season Performance
Garrett was named a defensive captain for the 2018 season. He started all 16 games and recorded 13.5 sacks, 44 combined tackles, and three forced fumbles. He was named to his first Pro Bowl for his efforts in the 2018 season.
โ ๏ธ 2019 Incident and Suspension
During Week 11 against the Steelers, Garrett forcibly removed Mason Rudolph’s helmet and swung it at him, striking him in the head. The NFL suspended Garrett indefinitely, and at a minimum for the remainder of the 2019 season. Garrett appealed the suspension and lost, sitting out the remainder of the season.
๐ Reinstatement and 2020 Season
Garrett met with officials from Commissioner Roger Goodell’s office on February 10, 2020, and was reinstated for the 2020 season. On April 27, the Browns exercised the fifth-year option on his contract. Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the team on July 15.
| Category | Detail | Category | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Date | December 29, 1995 | College | Texas A&M |
| NFL Draft | 1st overall, 2017 | Team | Los Angeles Rams |
| All-American | Unanimous, 2016 | Pro Bowls | Seven |
| DPOY Awards | 2023 and 2025 | Sack Record | 23 (2025 single season) |