Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett made his way to Indianapolis with very little to prove, but that did not stop him from profoundly impressing the draft scouts gathered for the NFL Combine. Garrett is expected to be a top draft pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he could very well be the top overall pick. None of that changed following his showing in Indy.
Garrett, a defensive end, displayed his blazing speed with a 4.64 40-yard dash, his power and athleticism with a 41-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-8-inch broad jump, and his raw strength by benching 225 pounds a whopping 33 times on Saturday. If that is not a physical display of pure strength and skill, what is?
Confirmed: Myles Garrett is a FREAK. #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/bG1qUICVSw
— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2017
We repeat:
Myles. Garrett. FREAK.
10'8" Broad Jump! #NFLCombine https://t.co/6ystkCVCpQ
— NFL (@NFL) March 5, 2017
Myles Garrett at the combine:
Taller than Julio Jones
Heavier than Rob Gronkowski
Quicker than Devonta Freeman
Faster than Jarvis Landry pic.twitter.com/9Dl6GIJt2F— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 5, 2017
It'll be tough for the Browns to pass on Myles Garrett. 6-4, 270 w/ 35.5-inch arms. Ran a 4.61 40 and vertical jump of 41". Stupid numbers
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) March 5, 2017
I asked a respected front office executive how Myles Garrett looked in combine drills. Answer: 'Like a job saver.' @nflnetwork
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/AllbrightNFL/status/838444662708916225
6’4”, 272 lbs.
33 bench reps
4.64s 40-yard dash
41” vertical
10’8” broad jumpIf @Browns don’t draft Myles Garrett #1 overall… pic.twitter.com/HEsSZGFuaH
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) March 5, 2017
Compare the numbers put down by Garrett with 2014 No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney only managed 21 reps on the bench press during his combine workout and came roughly four inches shorter than Garrett’s vertical jump. Clowney did have a faster 40 time, with a 4.53.
Myles Garrett's #NFLCombine measurements look like a recent No. 1 overall pick: pic.twitter.com/1sa7UWhGDU
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 3, 2017
No matter how you slice it though, Garrett showed why draft scouts have been lauding him as a potential No. 1 overall pick coming out of college. And you better believe the Cleveland Browns were keeping tabs.
Myles Garrett clocks a 4.64u 40-yard dash! #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork https://t.co/RUv4SutWHh
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 5, 2017
The Browns have teased Garrett in a few prior tweets as well…
"He’s going for No. 1 and so am I … we’re vying for a spot and I’ve gotta get it.”
5 Things to Know » https://t.co/PlcUpnF9ld pic.twitter.com/aBRkuvtFTw
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 5, 2017
DE Myles Garrett makes his case for No. 1
» https://t.co/CTFHPUPgmN#NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/eypV44KauZ
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 5, 2017
As anyone who follows the combine knows, physical workout results are just a part of the process. Teams also want to see how these players handle themselves in interviews and in front of a room full of reporters. Once again, Garrett seemed to shine by showing off a bit of a sense of humor.
Myles Garrett asked if he could sack any QB says Tom Brady without hesitation. Why? "I'm a Peyton Manning fan."
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) March 4, 2017
Garrett was also confronted about a video in which he pleaded for the Dallas Cowboys to trade up to get the draft pick needed from the Browns so he could play for Dallas. It was all in good humor, but it rubbed some Browns fans the wrong way. In spite of that, Garrett said he just wants to get to the NFL so he can “dominate here and not make any more crazy videos.”
Of course, if Garrett does want to avoid playing in Cleveland, there are ways to make it happen…
https://twitter.com/al_loveschiavo/status/838478712542748676
