Where did Myles Garrett go to college?

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Myles Garrett College
Myles Garrett during Jacksonville Jaguars v Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett played for the Texas A&M Aggies during his collegiate career.

Myles Garrett is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns as of 2024. The former 1st overall pick out of the 2017 NFL draft is in his eighth NFL season of 2024. The 6 ft 4 defensive end, who attended Martin High School in Arlington, Texas for his secondary education, was the recipient of the Landry Award, an honor given to the top high school player from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Myles was also a state qualifier in shot put and discus throw during his high school days.

Since entering the NFL in 2017, the former 5-star recruit has been as advertised. The 5-time pro bowler, who earned a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie team in 2017 played only 11 games that year and still led the team in sacks (7). His production went up in his sophomore season as he racked up 13.5 sacks in 2018 and since then he has not had a single season without a double-digit sack count. The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honoree is the only NFL player with at least 10 sacks in each of the past six seasons as of November 2024 (via Myles Garrett's player page on Cleveland Browns official website). Garrett’s amazing play has earned him the respect among his peers as he has been voted in the NFL Top 100 every year except his rookie season since entering the NFL. He has been named to First-team All-Pro 3 times and Second-team All-Pro twice in his first seven seasons. He was ranked No.1 by various executives, scouts, and coaches in the top 10 edge rushers survey done by ESPN in July 2024. His amazing play has earned him the respect among his peers as he has been voted in the NFL Top 100 every year since entering the NFL. He has 7 sacks through first ten weeks of the 2024 NFL season.

Myles Garrett College

Myles Garrett enrolled at the Texas A&M University in October 2013. Before entering the university, he was the second most wanted prospect in America. He pursued his education at Texas A&M University until 2016. Right from his freshman year, he was breaking records as he surpassed Jadeveon Clowney's SEC freshman sack record by registering more than eight sacks in his first 9 games. Garrett majored in architecture and minored in geology at Texas A&M (via Myles Garrett's player page on the Cleveland Browns official website).

In his sophomore year, he received first-team All-American honors from both the Walter Camp Football Foundation and the Football Writers Association of America. He topped the SEC with 12.5 sacks. In addition to this achievement, he registered 57 total tackles (36 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles.

Unfortunately for him, he got injured in his junior year which saw his availability limited to third downs only in some games. He sustained a high-ankle sprain in the fourth game of the season which affected his left leg. Although it ended up being a less eventful year, Garrett still achieved the status of a Unanimous Consensus All-American. The Browns defensive end concluded his collegiate career after racking up 145 total tackles, 48.5 tackles for loss, 32.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 7 forced fumbles.

Myles Garrett College Stats

SeasonGames PlayedTotal TacklesTackles For LossSacksInterceptionsForced Fumbles
201412531411.500
2015135919.512.515
20161133158.502
Totals3614548.532.517

FAQs on Myles Garrett College

A. Myles Garrett played basketball when he attended the Martin High School in Arlington, Texas.

A. Myles Garrett is an American. He was born in Arlington, Texas, USA.

A. Myles Garrett plays for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL as of September 2024.

A. Myles Garrett stands at 1.93 meters and he weighs about 272 lb.

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