Browns grab Myles Garrett with 1st overall pick in 2017 NFL Draft

The Cleveland Browns have selected defensive end Myles Garrett out of Texas A&M with the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Garrett was considered to be the top prospect throughout the entire draft process, and despite late rumors the club might take North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, the Browns opted to shore up the defense.

The Texas A&M standout burst onto the scene in his freshman season with the Aggies, posting 11 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. He continued his dominance in his sophomore campaign, registering 11.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss.

Teams keyed in on Garrett with double teams throughout his junior season, but the 6-foot-4, 272-pounder still finished with 8.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss.

He will immediately help a Browns pass rush that ranked 30th in the league last season, posting just 26 sacks in 16 games.

Myles Garrett Bio

Position: DE
School: Texas A&M
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-4
Weight: 272 lbs

Strengths

• Elite athleticism and ideal build.
• Incredible burst off the line.
• Strong at the point of attack in run defense, understands how to use leverage and get off blocks.
• Three-year starter.
• Versatile - can rush from multiple different spots.
• Has the fluidity to drop into coverage if needed.
• Good tackler with the instincts and quickness to consistently make plays in the backfield.
• Consistent production despite opponents focusing on him with double teams often.
• Zero off-field concerns; a high-character prospect who could be face of franchise.

Weaknesses

• Minor injury worries - was limited by a knee issue in 2016.
• Lacks ideal build for a 4-3 defensive end, better suited to outside linebacker.
• While pass-rushing repertoire is solid, he still needs to develop more moves.
• Can learn to better use his hands, a must against NFL-level athletes at offensive tackle.
• At times, lacks proper body control and technique.

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