Summary

Myles Garrett was drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, Round 1, (pick 1) out of Texas A&M. Garrett is arguably one of the best defensive players in the NFL today—an elite edge rusher with rare athletic traits, proven production and the ability to dominate matchups. His combination of speed, length, strength, technique and sustained performance puts him in the upper echelon of pass rushers, and he can change games by himself.

On the flip side, his true ceiling is somewhat tied to how he is used, the scheme around him, and how much he is asked to play heavy‑run loads or take on constant double teams. While his weaknesses are relatively few compared to his strengths, they are worth noting for teams projecting long‑term value: namely run‑defense consistency in base, anchor roles and the influence of scheme/surrounding resources.

In short: if you need an impact pass‑rusher, Garrett is as close to a foundational piece as you can get. If you need a pure run‑defender or edge who has to dominate on every down in a power‑run scheme, you might ask for more—but even there, he’s very high‑level.

Strengths

• Elite explosiveness, athleticism & pass‑rush burst
  Garrett entered the NFL with rare physical traits: at the combine he recorded a 4.64‑second 40‑yard dash at ~270 lbs, a 41″ vertical, and broad jump that underscored his first‑step quickness. SI From more recent metrics, he posted a pass rush grade of ~92.8 in 2024 per PFF, ranking 2nd among edge defenders. PFF

• Versatile pass‑rush toolkit and consistent production
  Garrett combines power, finesse, speed and length, allowing him to win off the edge, bull‑rush, rip and bend the corner. He has produced double‑digit sacks in multiple seasons and consistently generates pressure. PFF

• Length, strength and ability to dominate one‑on‑one matchups
  With his combination of height, arm length and strength, Garrett can disrupt blockers and set the edge effectively. Teammates and opponents alike point to his capability to win despite extra attention: “He doesn’t have a weakness” (quote from teammate/trusted peer) when describing him. Dawgs By Nature

• Durability and high‑floor production
  Garrett has delivered at a high level across multiple seasons, maintaining pass‑rush win rates, consistent pressure production and contributing in both pass and run defense in various alignments and fronts. PFF

Weaknesses

• Run‑defense impact and setting the edge under heavy run loads
  While Garrett is excellent as a pass‑rusher, some evaluations note that as a true heavy‑run‑down edge (or as an every‑down edge in base‑run heavy games) his impact is somewhat less dominant compared to his pass‑rush dominance. For example, his run‑defense grade in 2024 was 78.4, respectable but not elite among edge defenders. PFF

• Occasional lapses in sustained physicality or anchor vs double‑teams
  Given his athletic style and reliance on burst, at times against elite tackle‑turns or power‑run sets he may be neutralized when his first move is shut down and he has to win with length/strength rather than speed. Pre‑draft evaluations flagged this. Cleveland Sports Talk

• Off‑field/discipline considerations
  While not strictly a play‑trait weakness, Garrett has had some off‑field moments and behavior/availability concerns that evaluators sometimes raise when projecting long‑term dominance. (This is more situational than technical.)

• Role dependency and surrounding talent
  While Garrett can dominate, his impact can be magnified or mitigated based on team scheme, running game context, and how much blockers double him. When teams can allocate extra resources to slow him, his production can dip slightly (though still high) compared to his peak.

Fit & Outlook

• Fit:

• Best used in defenses that allow him to attack the quarterback, rotate him intelligently to keep him fresh, and utilize him in sub‑package or edge‑rush forks where his burst is maximized.

• Strong in systems that also provide help in run‑defense—so he isn’t forced to anchor every down—and allow him to exploit one‑on‑one pass‑rush matchups.

• Less ideal when solely tasked with being a two‑gap run‑stopper or used in heavy‑run base snaps where lateral pursuit and long‑grind sets become primary.

• Outlook:

• Short‑Term (Next 1‑2 seasons): Expect Garrett to continue as a dominant edge with double‑digit sacks, high pressure rates, and impact plays. His 2024 grade (92.3 overall) shows he is still at elite level. PFF

• Medium‑Term (Years 3‑5): As long as he remains healthy and his rush‑toolkit ages well, he has the potential to be a multi‑year Defensive Player of the Year candidate, anchor of a dominant front, and a legacy edge rusher.