Dallas Cowboys

Myles Garrett said he'd apologize to Browns for asking Cowboys to trade up for him

Published Mar. 5, 2017 10:35 a.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

The Cleveland Browns own the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, in addition to the 12th pick as well. The likeliest player to go first is former Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett, who’s one of the best pass-rushing prospects since Jadeveon Clowney.

He’s the obvious selection for the Browns at No. 1, but to help his case, Garrett said he would apologize to them for a joke he made a few weeks back.

Garrett pleaded to Jerry Jones for the Cowboys to make a trade with the Browns by sending Tony Romo and picks to Cleveland so his childhood team could select him. The internet had a field day with Garrett’s video, and on Saturday, he was asked about it.

Not surprisingly, Garrett said he’d apologize to the Browns, hoping to make amends.

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So what’s his plan to ensure he’s the No. 1 pick?

“Dominate here and not make any more crazy videos.”

That seems like a good plan, and it was off to a great start Sunday. In his first attempt in the 40-yard dash, Garrett ran 4.64. He followed that up with an unofficial 4.74 in his second run, but that was the result of a stumble towards the end.

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He figures to be a Pro Bowler for many years to come, and his combine performance on Sunday was just proof of that.