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Texas A&M junior defensive end Myles Garrett could very well be the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL draft.
That changes nothing.
Despite the current bowl game controversy sparked by the decisions of Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey — both whom are not participating in their final collegiate games to get ready for professional ball — Garrett told his teammates that he’s “all in” for the Aggies’ upcoming contest against Kansas State in the Texas Bowl.
Myles Garrett: I've got to let my teammates know that I'm all in for this last game, whether it's my last game or not.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 20, 2016
Garrett: I understand players leaving before the bowl game, but there was no question in my mind. That's their decision. This is mine.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) December 20, 2016
Myles Garrett on why he chose not to forego the @TexasBowl in preparation for the NFL Draft. #12thMan #TexasA&M pic.twitter.com/Dh1poGxAs5
— Zach Taylor (@ZachTaylorSport) December 20, 2016
Myles Garrett: "it's just money. Relationships will last a lifetime. Money will come and go."
— Billy Liucci (@billyliucci) December 20, 2016
Myles Garrett said his dad said he needed to think about not playing in bowl game (follow Fournette's lead). Garrett said no chance.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) December 20, 2016
Respect.
As for his opinion on Fournette’s call to leave early, Garrett (jokingly) had this to say:
Video, Myles Garrett: Leonard Fournette has been trying to leave since his sophomore year: pic.twitter.com/dJy4ckgsZz
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) December 20, 2016
In three seasons with the Aggies, Garrett has tallied 140 tackles (47.0 for loss) and 31 sacks — nearly one for every game he’s played in (33). He’s also forced seven fumbles.
CBS Sports currently lists Garrett as the No. 2 prospect for the 2017 draft behind Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen, though WalterFootball.com projects him to be taken by the Cleveland Browns with the top pick.
Texas A&M and Kansas State will square off in Houston, Tex. on Dec. 28 at 9 p.m. ET.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
