Browns' Myles Garrett Tops NFL Edge Rushers Rankings Again
He's at it again.
Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett once again finds the No. 1 spot in the ESPN position rankings entering 2025.
It's been a busy offseason that started with a trade demand by the six-time Pro Bowler and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.
It ended with a new four-year deal worth $160 million, which made Garrett, at the time, the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.
The ESPN list was compiled by Jeremy Fowler, who surveyed NFL executives, coaches and scouts. Fowler cited some of Garrett's unbelievable numbers.
"Garrett's Hall of Fame profile continues to grow. With another 14 sacks in 2024, Garrett is the first player since individual sack totals were first tracked in 1982 with four consecutive seasons of at least 14 sacks," owler wrote. "Garrett's hold on the No. 1 ranking is firm; he earned at least 70% of the first-place votes in back-to-back years. Nobody is quicker off the ball. Garrett reached an average 'get-off' of 0.70 seconds, per NFL Next Gen Stats, tied for the quickest among edge rushers with at least 200 pass rushes.
"That resulted in 40 quick pressures (under 2.5 seconds), which ranked second in the NFL."
One NFL coordinator discussed how Garrett influences the game plan for teams.
"There's a short list of guys you have to shift your fronts to, and Garrett is the first person you think of when it comes to how much of your game plan he occupies," an NFL coordinator said. "Every single second on the field you know what he's doing, or what he might do next."
Related articles
Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley On Tush Push Ban Talk: 'Get Better At Stopping It'
Balanced schedule challenges Chicago Bears simply to go over .500
Falcons Predicted to Gain Value Draft Capital With Blockbuster Trades
Michael Jordan championship teammate sounds off on Bulls’ 2025 NBA Draft targetsThe Latest
Browns' Myles Garrett Tops NFL Edge Rushers Rankings Again
He's at it again. Cleveland Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett once again finds the No. 1 spot in the ESPN position rankings entering 2025. It's been a busy offseason that started with a trade demand by the six-time Pro Bowler and ...
Patriots $43.5 Million Newcomer Tipped to Be a Bust
A $43.5 million newcomer has "bust potential" for the New England Patriots. When it came to fixing a mediocre pass rush for the New England Patriots, new head coach Mike Vrabel stuck with who he knew, but playing it safe could cost ...
-1752223358-q80.webp "Heat’s Norman Powell makes All-Star declaration after Clippers trade")
Heat’s Norman Powell makes All-Star declaration after Clippers trade
MIAMI – With Norman Powell joining Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo on the Miami Heat, in what was a shocking trade during the offseason, the star would speak about the heights he could reach as a player. As it’s been a childhood ...
Commanders Called Out Over Losing $128 Million Pro Bowler to NFC North Contender
Sometimes in the NFL, executives just like to get “their guys” around them — players they’ve developed relationships with over the years. Maybe that was why Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters essentially swapped out one high producing, highly paid defensive tackle in Jonathan ...
-1752223102-q80.webp "Dalton Knecht Is the Bulls’ Missing Piece")
Dalton Knecht Is the Bulls’ Missing Piece
The Windy City Needs to Stop Wasting Time The Chicago Bulls are teetering on the edge of embracing their true identity. But they’re one bad decision away from staying strapped to a roster that has already reached its ceiling. Josh Giddey will soon take the ...
