Myles Garrett is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns as of March 2025. The Browns selected him with the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, earned First-team All-Pro honors four times (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024), and Second-team All-Pro honors twice (2018, 2022). Garrett was also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2017 and has been selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
Before entering the NFL, Garrett played college football at Texas A&M University from 2014 to 2016. According to Sports Reference, he played 36 career games and recorded a total of 145 tackles, 32.5 sacks, and one interception. The 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year honoree earned the Bill Willis Trophy in 2015, was a Unanimous All-American in 2016, and a First-team All-American in 2015. Additionally, he was named to the First-team All-SEC twice (2015, 2016) and the Second-team All-SEC in 2014. Growing up, he attended and played high school football at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas.
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Myles Garrett Contract Breakdown
Myles Garrett signed a 4-year contract worth $160 million with the Cleveland Browns on March 9, 2025, according to Spotrac.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $160,000,000 | N/A | $40,000,000 | $88,800,000 | $122,796,125 |
As of March 13th, 2025, all details of the contract are not available.
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Option Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2025 | Estimate | $1,255,000 | $18,467,120 | $19,722,120 | $1,255,000 | |
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What are the terms of Myles Garrett's Contract?
As of March 17th, 2025, Garrett’s deal has not been revealed fully on Spotrac.
Myles Garrett Salary
In 2025, Garrett is set to earn a base salary of $1.25 million as estimated by Spotrac. Garrett will also receive $18.4 million in an option proration. The contract amounts for 2025 to carry a cap hit of $19.7 million according to Spotrac’s estimation. As per the terms of Myles Garrett’s contract, he has an average annual salary of $40 million, per Spotrac.
How much does Myles Garrett make per minute?
If Myles Garrett's contract worth $160 million over 4 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Garrett makes almost $76.3 per minute.
How much of Myles Garrett’s Contract is guaranteed?
Myles Garrett’s deal guarantees him $122.79 million out of the whole $160 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Myles Garrett's Career Earnings
Myles Garrett has amassed $124.7 million in his career as of March 2025 according to Spotrac.
Myles Garrett Contract History
Garrett has signed two contracts before signing his 4-year mega extension in 2025.
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2020 - 2026 | Cleveland Browns | 5 yr(s) / $125,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $25,000,000 | $43,546,125 | $100,000,000 |
| 2017 - 2021 | Cleveland Browns | 4 yr(s) / $30,412,255 | $20,258,004 | $7,603,064 | $30,412,255 | $30,412,255 |
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FAQs on Myles Garrett
A. Myles Garrett was drafted with the number one overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.
A. Myles Garrett is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and weighs 272 lb (123 kg).
A. Myles Garrett plays as a defensive end for the Cleveland Browns.
A. As of the 2024 NFL season, Myles Garrett is playing his eighth season in the NFL.
