42 Facts About Myles Garrett

Myles Lorenz Garrett was born on December 29,1995 and is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.

Myles Garrett attended Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, where he was a letterman in football, basketball, and track.

Myles Garrett was rated as a five-star recruit by the Rivals.

Myles Garrett finished the season with 11.5 sacks, 53 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, and a blocked kick.

Myles Garrett was a consensus Freshman All-American and Freshman All-SEC selection.

Myles Garrett followed up his stellar freshman campaign by leading the SEC with 12 sacks as a sophomore.

Myles Garrett recorded 57 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries, five forced fumbles, and a blocked punt.

Myles Garrett was the Bill Willis Award winner as the top defensive lineman.

Myles Garrett suffered a high-ankle sprain to his left leg in the fourth game of the season against Arkansas, and did not appear in the games against South Carolina and New Mexico State.

Myles Garrett found his availability limited to third downs in some other games while he recovered from the injury.

On December 31,2016, Myles Garrett officially declared his intention to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

On December 31,2016, Myles Garrett announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2017 NFL Draft.

Myles Garrett was projected to be a top ten selection and was ranked No 1 on ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.

Myles Garrett attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the three-cone drill and short shuttle.

Myles Garrett solidified his position as a top ten pick with an impressive combine performance.

Myles Garrett had the third fastest 40-yard dash of all defensive linemen at the combine, which highly impressed scouts due to his size.

Myles Garrett attended pre-draft visits with the Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears.

Myles Garrett was ranked the top overall prospect and defensive end by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Pro Football Focus, and DraftScout.

Myles Garrett entered training camp slated as a starting defensive end.

Myles Garrett was named a defensive captain for the 2018 season.

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

Upset by the late hit, Rudolph started to attack Myles Garrett by kicking him in the groin and attempting to pull off Myles Garrett's helmet.

Myles Garrett's actions were called into question by his head coach and quarterback in interviews conducted immediately after the game.

Myles Garrett was fined $45,623 while Rudolph was fined $50,000.

Myles Garrett was required to meet with officials from Commissioner Roger Goodell's office before being reinstated for the 2020 season.

Myles Garrett claimed he discussed the alleged slur immediately after the altercation with former GM John Dorsey, head coach Freddie Kitchens, and Ogunjobi, his best friend.

Myles Garrett's suspension was the second-longest suspension in NFL history for on-field misconduct, and the longest for a single in-game incident.

Myles Garrett was reinstated from his suspension on February 12,2020.

Myles Garrett signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the team on July 15,2020.

Myles Garrett's performance earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Myles Garrett was selected for the 2020 NFL All-Pro Team, along with three of his teammates: tackle Jack Conklin and guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller.

In Week 3 against the Chicago Bears, Myles Garrett recorded 4.5 sacks against Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields.

Myles Garrett broke the franchise record for most sacks in a single game, previously held by Andra Davis.

Myles Garrett's performance earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Myles Garrett had an extremely productive season, posting 16 sacks and 51 tackles, both career highs.

Myles Garrett was named a starter in the 2022 Pro Bowl, as well as earning a 1st-team selection on the 2021 All-Pro Team.

Myles Garrett's half-brother, Sean Williams, was a standout basketball player for Boston College and was selected number 17 in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

Myles Garrett then played in the NBA from 2007 to 2012.

Myles Garrett won the 2014 NCAA title in the 20-pound weight throw, and is the first weight throw champion in Aggie history.

Myles Garrett writes poetry and is working on a dinosaur book for children.

On September 26,2022, Myles Garrett was involved in a one-car crash leaving the team facility.

Myles Garrett suffered minor injuries and was released from the hospital the same day.