He is a two-time All-American and was named to the freshmen All-American team in 2014 after totaling 11 sacks and 12.5 tackles for losses. He ranks 11th on the NCAA career sack leaderboard and is second all-time in SEC history. At 6’6 270 pounds, Myles Garrett is considered a lock to go number one in the 2017 NFL Draft coming out of Texas A&M. He talked about what it would mean to be drafted first.
Garrett said, “It would prove how hard I’ve been working, the work I put in and the investments people have made in me such as my coaches and teammates.”
Garrett was a monster since the first snap he took at Texas A&M. He has often been compared to Jadeveon Clowney. Garrett has the same closing speed and quick-twitch style like Clowney. He has the wingspan of a pterodactyl that he uses to fight off blocks. He has good hips and balance in his core that allows him to contort his body in unorthodox ways to provide pressure on quarterbacks. His long arms bother quarterbacks because they ruin passing lanes. Garrett obliterated ball carriers and forced seven fumbles in his career as an Aggie as well.
The Arlington native finished with 31 career sacks as he consistently drew double teams or received the occasional chip block from a tight end or tailback. He broke the Aggies freshman record for sacks in the first six games and the SEC freshman sack record, set by Clowney, in nine games. The best part about him is that he shows up in the run game. He finished his career with 47 TFLs as he quickly jumped snaps to frustrate offensive coordinators.
Every player has someone or a group of people in their lives that push them to be great. Garrett talked about the mentors in his life. He said, “Probably in high school it was coach Gonzo he was my defensive end coach. My parents always gave great advice.”
The former Aggie continues to get ready for life as a NFL player by going on different sports outlets or doing interviews. He said he has been in front of microphones and cameras during his days at College Station, but recognizes this is a bigger stage. One thing he is not used to yet is meeting NFL legends.
Garrett remarked, “I’ll never get used to meeting all these legends and guys that laid the ground work for the game and that’s really what’s been a new experience for me.”
He was excited to be down in Houston for the Super Bowl with his family. Garrett will now focus his time and energy on doing everything he can to make sure his name is uttered first from Roger Goodell on draft day.
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