# Myles Garrett — what pundits predicted LB · Texas A&M 70 checkable claims from 41 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## What the room says - Median call across 7 pundits: 23 sacks ## What pundits expect (53 unsettled) - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Nov 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f6b85915-4da8-4f0a-bf1d-2a5558633038 - “They're certainly talented and tough to scout, especially with Garrett expected to return, but the hometown Commanders have a bit of house money to play with” — [Henry Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/henry-brown), for 2026, said Nov 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2b7c1a7-60ca-420b-af9c-5c593f1235f5 - “This now takes on, to me, increased importance because Miles Garrett is expected to be on the field barring any sort of setbacks (Week 9 vs. Commanders).” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5e833477-61b9-4359-9c51-839bc4bf72d4 - “The star pass rusher and defending Defensive Player of the Year is on track to be activated off of injured reserve ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders... all indications point toward him playing this weekend. (Week 9)” — [Tyler Sullivan](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tyler-sullivan), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e5064710-341c-4057-8434-92299a9040ae - Myles Garrett to stay put — [Bryan DeArdo](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bryan-deardo), for 2026, said Nov 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d5a93acb-5dfd-4012-b137-e22af3b1d163 - “The earliest Garrett could return is Week 9 against the Commanders, but with the Rams not even ready to open his practice window, a return following the Week 11 bye may be more realistic.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25c3d645-0948-43d9-a664-d688070dc248 - “Until Garrett returns to practice, there’s no reason to believe his return is imminent or that he returns before the bye week.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/25c3d645-0948-43d9-a664-d688070dc248 - “Yeah. I would expect Myles Garrett to return to practice this week. This week in week week eight, we don't know... but I do expect him to practice this week for the Rams.” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/658f2594-d5c4-4987-a5b8-884b4135eb26 - ““I was told on Myles Garrett that it is likely that he returns to practice next week,” said Ian Rapoport on The Pat McAfee Show. “I believe that’s seven weeks from the injury, so could potentially play Week 8.”” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d16ae51d-c215-4971-aeb6-57aa20789725 - “So I was told from Miles Garrett that it is likely he returns to practice next week... So could potentially play week eight, I think, against the commanders if I remember correctly.” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/52b609e3-e58f-4bfe-9a41-765faafbcd8e - “Much like Ferguson, it would not be surprising if Garrett remained sidelined until after the bye week.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b1c3db8b-b7b1-412f-8a6a-c26d65f8871e - “Graziano also noted that Garrett could likely be out for “another two or three weeks at least.”” — [Dan Graziano](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/dan-graziano), for 2026, said Oct 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/8d8fe88c-b5fb-4ed1-be50-7c459c3e47bd - “Over the past several weeks, I've been writing that Week 7 was the most realistic... Right now, as long as things go well, Garrett could make his return when the Rams play the Raiders next week.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a7dba6d5-073e-405f-b67e-a5833c214275 - “"My understanding was it was a six-week recovery from a knee surgery... so Week 7 should be around when he's ready, which could mean practicing this week and then playing next week. We're getting to the window."” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 15, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9d4a4478-b3a8-40aa-9ea3-2db544d99679 - “With Garrett unlikely to return to practice this week, that means he'll miss the Week 6 game against the Cardinals.” — [Mike Florio](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-florio), for 2026, said Oct 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/21b0fd45-dc08-4993-b3a6-c44ea5d4f81b - “the Rams remain hopeful that Garrett will return next week, but Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders is more realistic.” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Oct 9, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ed2f394b-966a-4bd4-90d3-5dfabb82b478 - “The Rams will be without their star defender in Myles Garrett ... As they enter Week 2 with a matchup against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football” — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Sep 21, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/db2a873a-ca0a-4ad8-963f-c69e03e5e3ef - “Dart should see plenty of clean pockets in Week 2 against a Rams' pass rush that will be without Myles Garrett” — [Derek Brown](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/derek-brown), for 2026, said Sep 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f2ff148b-adc1-4521-b1e6-b1982b9fc9ab - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Zachary Pereles](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/zachary-pereles), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7a102b09-2330-488b-af35-1c3096a6695d - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Kent Swanson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/kent-swanson), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fbd7b32b-a070-4213-944b-f58406a88609 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Eric Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-williams), for 2026, said Sep 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/96a316ef-96b6-4269-bd79-540d23fa4ccd - Myles Garrett to move — “contract renegotiated as early as next year (2027)” — [Joel Corry](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joel-corry), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65b44b82-406e-44da-b96f-c4aff0b2cac6 - Myles Garrett to record 14–15 sacks — [Shannon Sharpe](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/shannon-sharpe), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b093b2c0-d834-455c-829a-0ae1452b2e50 - Myles Garrett to record 17–18 sacks — [Chad Ochocinco Johnson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-ochocinco-johnson), for 2026, said Sep 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11101d11-547f-413b-b8cc-e434c8ba749d - Myles Garrett to make All-Pro — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 3, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ca9e630-4d2a-4412-8afa-c0d52843d26c - Myles Garrett to win MVP — [Bucky Brooks](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bucky-brooks), for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f3214219-d865-4069-a2d3-8fe5342c6c73 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/882ada94-f391-4067-a796-382d5d13aef5 - Myles Garrett to record 25 sacks — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Sep 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/882ada94-f391-4067-a796-382d5d13aef5 - “I think it could be surprising if he doesn't break his own sacraments.” — [Chris Broussard](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-broussard), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/691cb81e-e535-4267-b1eb-a1fdcac70c0f - Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks — [Henry McKenna](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/henry-mckenna), for 2026, said Aug 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/82b0b68f-5e81-4bc6-a3d2-ca40f26cbc38 - Myles Garrett to be 1st on the depth chart — [Eric Williams](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-williams), for 2026, said Aug 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4705617b-045f-4764-bf6d-930740f1055b - Myles Garrett to make Hall of Fame — Bill Barnwell, for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet - Myles Garrett to record 23 sacks — [Danny Parkins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/danny-parkins), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f111b125-9789-424f-821e-c62802808340 - Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks — Pro Football Focus, for 2026, said Aug 10, 2026; not settled yet - Myles Garrett to make Pro Football Hall of Fame — [Carter Bahns](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/carter-bahns), for 2026, said Aug 7, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/df7fd0e4-239b-491b-9a5f-11b2eb1d01f7 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Craig Stout](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/craig-stout), for 2026, said Jul 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f5aae4fe-e094-4968-8390-ba589594686b - Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks — [Seth Rollins](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/seth-rollins), for 2026, said Jul 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d6218cb5-f497-4fb3-85af-283101017219 - Myles Garrett to move — [Erik Engle](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/erik-engle), for 2026, said Jul 17, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c113075f-05b1-46d4-9bc5-cd43f44535ce - Myles Garrett — Locked On NFL Top 100: top 10 of the list — [Brian Peacock](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brian-peacock), for 2026, said Jun 29, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c90ae28-9cf0-4f05-944d-c95aa6c5d4c9 - Myles Garrett to record 2 passing tds — [Rob Bushka](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rob-bushka), for 2026, said Jun 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bdd18d0a-503d-4aa4-9c34-7155989bd264 - Myles Garrett to make NFL all-time sacks record — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Jun 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7119b797-5130-4fba-a11a-388215842ebd - Myles Garrett to win Most Defensive Player of the Year trophies all-time (at least four) — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2026, said Jun 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7119b797-5130-4fba-a11a-388215842ebd - Myles Garrett to make NFL all-time sacks record — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2026, said Jun 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5169da1e-e7e7-4908-a05f-234065b89b9c - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2026, said May 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4988d6e6-42e7-4b29-abbe-87fe59169a4e - Myles Garrett to move — [Lance Zierlein](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/lance-zierlein), for 2026, said Apr 20, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/11bd76bf-cebd-4802-9805-6c28a3207f17 - Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks — [Erik Engle](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/erik-engle), for 2026, said Apr 16, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c5669ffb-6a08-4cfe-9b60-f75c9e23c526 - Myles Garrett to move — [James Harrison](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/james-harrison), for 2026, said Mar 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/df366b53-758c-4759-8798-e0f63d12f1d7 - Myles Garrett to move — [Joe Haden](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joe-hayden), for 2026, said Mar 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/acb9a5e4-f2dd-461b-9612-8f0f7f7d4f78 - Myles Garrett to finish top 1 at his position, by sacks — [Doug "D-Mac" McKain](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/doug-d-mac-mckain), for 2026, said Mar 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ed993974-7ab4-4280-a747-f1e6d393a521 - Myles Garrett to make Pro Football Hall of Fame — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Jul 31, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e18b6def-234d-486f-a727-ec8dc8f1328c - Myles Garrett to move — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Feb 24, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c9216871-a4a2-4676-b3d8-2221daa70413 - Myles Garrett to move — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/623861e3-223c-44f2-b9d3-7dbbf5b4d4a1 - Myles Garrett to move — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2bab8f84-0dc0-4acd-88d5-539898948d95 ## Settled (17) - Myles Garrett to move — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2024, said Feb 13, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 55) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b61b90d2-d027-4022-b57a-d30ac36f21bc - Myles Garrett to make First-Team All-Pro — [JP Acosta](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jp-acosta), for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/660e3494-2b0b-415e-beb7-9e3bf3464e30 - Myles Garrett to make First-Team All-Pro — Pushing the Pile, for 2025, said Jan 8, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) - Myles Garrett to move — “traded before the draft” — [Chris Brockman](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-brockman), for 2024, said Feb 24, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/01ccef30-e7c1-4fbe-a9e2-8e62fdfb5a5c - Myles Garrett to make the roster — [Blaine Grisak](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/blaine-grisak), for 2026, said Aug 16, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 100) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/893ce849-9f8b-40c4-b5bc-a578611b14f8 - Myles Garrett to record 24 sacks — [Chris Broussard](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-broussard), for 2025, said Jan 2, 2026; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a026afc-40fe-4b1f-b209-3ce53ae205d7 - Myles Garrett to record 23 sacks — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Jan 2, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a8b5cea-9f2f-46f0-9939-72c2a60e4c26 - Myles Garrett to record 25 sacks — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Nov 22, 2025; scored 84 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/029b0090-8d3f-47de-9fb9-7f0a02320f3a - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Brandon Carney](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/brandon-carney), for 2025, said Jan 6, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/88101820-7344-4240-93f1-caa15fe95de9 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Rich Eisen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/rich-eisen), for 2025, said Nov 24, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2b6828d6-b24c-4c65-ac95-56bf45c4ebf7 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [The Miz](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/the-miz), for 2025, said Aug 13, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/de27c306-dee2-49a9-8427-a98edc668600 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2025, said Jan 7, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d3a0da31-6e2f-4298-b5a5-b887333d3fd6 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Jourdan Rodrigue](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jourdan-rodrigue), for 2025, said Jan 7, 2026; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fd9e69ab-08ad-4405-a64b-64d3cf183f9c - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2025, said Nov 29, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/96c72758-fcdb-4eae-8d7e-2fe8be576dad - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Jourdan Rodrigue](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jourdan-rodrigue), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/cc7790f4-44a6-48e0-b1a9-ce1c66279bd9 - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2024, said Feb 3, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c761568e-6a9c-4989-b84c-98b3a26dc17e - Myles Garrett to win Defensive Player of the Year — [Joe Thomas](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/joe-thomas), for 2022, said Sep 6, 2022; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/90896628-6d70-495e-8bde-c0f8b7f357e3 --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-garrett Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology