Myles Garrett
A defensive force of nature who redefined pass-rushing excellence for the Cleveland Browns, shattering records and claiming the title of the NFL's best defender.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: December 29·Millennials
Biography
Myles Garrett arrived in the NFL with the burden of expectation that comes with being the first overall draft pick, and he has spent every season since obliterating it. The Cleveland Browns selected the Texas A&M phenom in 2017, acquiring a rare athlete whose combination of size, speed, and technical skill seemed drawn from a video game. Garrett quickly established himself as the cornerstone of the Browns' defense, terrorizing quarterbacks and rewriting the franchise record book for sacks. His career, marked by multiple All-Pro selections, reached a historic zenith in 2023 when he was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year, an honor he claimed again in 2025 after setting the NFL's single-season sack record with 23.0. More than just a powerhouse, Garrett is a student of the game, a poet off the field, and the undeniable engine of a defensive unit that demands respect.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Myles was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Myles Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Myles's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Set the NFL single-season sack record with 23.0 sacks in the 2025 season.
- Named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2025.
- Selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Became the Cleveland Browns' all-time career sacks leader.
Did You Know?
Garrett is a published poet and has released a book of his poetry titled 'Never Stop.'
He is a dedicated fan of dinosaurs and paleontology, often visiting museums.
He played multiple sports in high school and was a standout basketball player.
“I want to be remembered as someone who was relentless, who never gave up, and who always played with passion.”
