Myles Garrett – 2021 Dynasty IDP #3 Defensive End / Edge Rusher
#95 Myles Garrett, CLE
bio:
Dynasty IDP Myles Garrett is IDPE’s #3 dynasty Defensive End / Edge Rusher in 2021. Cleveland Defensive End (DE) drafted in the 1st round (#1 overall) out of Texas A&M in the 2017 draft. Won the Bill Willis Award in 2015, Unanimous All-American in 2016, 2nd Team All-Pro in 2018 and 1st Team All-Pro in 2020.
attributes:
A physical, relentless 5th year defensive end. He has elite athleticism and above average size for his position. Garrett has an elite College Prospect Score (CPS).
| Age* | Height | Weight | 40 | Bench | CPS |
| 25.7 | 6’4″ | 272 | 4.64 | 33 | 11.6 |
player grades:
Garrett graded out as the #6 edge defender out of 109 qualified player in his 4th year, per PFF.com. He graded out as the #4 pass rusher in 2020 and typically grades out as an above average run defender.
| Year | Overall | Run Defense | Pass Rush |
| 2017 | 80.0 | 79.9 | 78.9 |
| 2018 | 86.9 | 80.1 | 86.2 |
| 2019 | 86.5 | 63.0 | 91.6 |
| 2020 | 89.5 | 73.8 | 90.0 |
injury:
Has not missed a game since 2017 due to injury.
tackles:
He has broken 50 combined tackles only once in his career (after adjustment for suspension). Therefore, he has a somewhat questionable floor in fantasy.
| Year | SOLO | AST | COMBINED | A4S* |
| 2018 | 35 | 9 | 44 | 44 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 | 29 | 46 |
| 2020 | 33 | 15 | 48 | 55 |
big plays:
Garrett is one of the best pass rushers in the league. He has elite upside in fantasy.
| Year | SACK | STF | INT | PD | FF | FR |
| 2018 | 13.5 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
contract:
Garrett signed a 5 year, $125 mil contract in 2021. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent as a 32 year old in 2027. Cleveland has a potential out in 2024.
summary:
Dynasty IDP Myles Garrett is elite in both real life and fantasy. He racks up less tackles than you would hope. Therefore, he can have some low scoring weeks if he doesn’t get a sack. Assuming he can avoid future suspensions, expect him to compete for the #1 overall DE/EDR in 2021 and dynasty for years to come.
