Aggies alumnus and Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year

The first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has fulfilled his destiny by winning his first NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this week.

The first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has fulfilled his destiny by winning the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award this week.

Texas A&M alumnus and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett received the accolade for the first time on Wednesday night at the NFL Honors ceremony.

“Howdy!

“First of all, I wanna say all glory to the most high. Without Him, I would not be here in front of y’all today, thank you,” Garrett said. “I want to thank my lovely parents who are in attendance today. Without y’all love, support and being perfect examples for me, this wouldn’t be possible. I want to thank my brother, my sister, who have also been great examples for me.

“I want to thank the Browns organization for y’all believing in me. Jimmy and Dee Haslam, Andrew Barry, Kevin Stefanski, (and Jim) Schwartz, we had a helluva brotherhood that helped support me and get me here as well.

“I have a great team that has been around me for the last two years to help support me in my wellness. Shay, Coral, Nicole, my high school coach who I was able to bring here to be in attendance, coach Gonzo, thank you, it’s been a blessing.

“To the city of Cleveland, this one is for you! We’re going to bring something bigger home next time. Let’s go!”

Garrett was 1-of-4 NFL award winners from the Cleveland organization along with head coach Kevin Stefanski (Coach of the Year), defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz (Assistant Coach of the Year) and quarterback Joe Flacco (Comeback Player of the Year).

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