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5 Key Facts to Know About Myles Garrett
The most significant milestones, records, & interesting occurrences to know about Myles Garrett
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Myles Garrett has been one of the league’s top defenders ever since he was selected #1 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Cleveland recognized this as they decided to re-sign him to a monumental deal that makes him the highest paid defender in the league. Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top facts to know about the All-Pro DE Myles Garrett.
Myles Garrett has been able to win the 1-on-1 battles against OTs consistently.
Highest pass rush win rate when lined up as an edge rusher since 2017
1. Myles Garrett – 25.2%
2. Joey Bosa – 24.4%
3. Cameron Wake – 23.1%
4. Za’Darius Smith – 21.1% pic.twitter.com/R3WPA0TpVW— PFF (@PFF) July 14, 2020
The Browns pass-rusher is ranked among the top players at his position, according to PFF.
In case you were wondering why the #Browns made Myles Garrett the highest-paid defender in the NFL ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/OepUoIF6oz
— PFF (@PFF) July 15, 2020
The Browns and DE Myles Garrett are close to a contract that would make him the highest-paid non-QB in the NFL (7 yrs/$144M, including 2 yrs left on rookie deal).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 14, 2020
Since being drafted 1st overall in the 2017 Draft, Garrett has the 4th-highest sacks per game rate in the league. pic.twitter.com/iGZnWymcxy
Myles Garrett has instantly become one of the most productive defenders in the league.
Why does Myles Garrett deserve the richest Defensive Contract in the #NFL?
1. 0.82 Sacks Per Game in Career (30.5 in 37 Games)
2. 116 Career Pressures
3. 1 of 3 players to hold a Pressure Rate of 12% in the last 3 years
4. Disruption Rate of 18.5% last year (1st in the NFL) pic.twitter.com/j1feTkocLb— The Hottest Take Sports Podcast (@Hottest_TakePod) July 15, 2020
Cleveland handed out a monster contract to keep their star DE around.
This will make Myles Garrett the highest paid defensive end in the NFL, passing DeMarcus Lawerence who signed a $105M deal with Dallas
In 37 career games played so far, @MylesLGarrett has racked up 30.5 sacks and 6 forced fumbles 👍🏻 #GigEm https://t.co/6CK14QQcHE— Tim England (@tengland_150) July 14, 2020
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