Myles Garrett, the absolute game-wrecker now suiting up for the Los Angeles Rams, has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list. Yeah, you heard that right, the very top. This isn’t just some casual ranking; it’s a statement, placing Garrett above even Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills, who came in at No. 2. The NFL just acknowledged who the baddest dude on the field really is.
From Cleveland Phenom to LA Superstar
Last season, this dude wasn’t just good, he was *historic*. Garrett absolutely went off with the Cleveland Browns, logging an insane 23 sacks and setting the NFL’s single-season record. Think about that for a second: *the* single-season sack record. And he wasn’t done there, earning his second career Defensive Player of the Year award, further cementing what everyone already knew: he’s the premier defensive player in the entire league. He’s simply unblockable sometimes.
Now, get this: Garrett’s rocking a completely different uniform for the 2026 season. The Rams pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster trades we’ve seen in recent NFL history, snagging him from Cleveland during the offseason. Los Angeles surrendered a significant package to bring Garrett to Sean McVay’s squad, but the move absolutely screams how much they value his ability to change games from the defensive side of the ball. It’s a huge gamble, but one that the Rams clearly believe will pay off big time. What a massive swing for LA!
LA’s Triple Threat and Garrett’s Legendary Resume
And talk about stacking the roster! Garrett isn’t alone in the elite club over in LA. He’s joining new teammates Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua, both of whom also landed in the Top 10 on this year’s list. That’s three superstars on one team, folks! No other organization in the entire league boasts more than one player in that exclusive Top 10 club. It’s a testament to the talent the Rams have assembled, and frankly, it’s just showing off. Garrett himself saw a massive jump, improving an incredible seven spots from his No. 8 overall finish in 2025 to snatch that coveted No. 1 ranking now.
His career numbers? Just plain ridiculous. Through nine seasons and 134 regular-season games, Garrett has racked up a staggering 412 tackles, an unbelievable 125.5 sacks, 149 tackles for loss, and forced 23 fumbles. His 125.5 sacks put him firmly among the top 20 in NFL history, which is just insane when you think about it. He’s also earned seven Pro Bowl selections and five First-Team All-Pro honors, including *each of the last three seasons*. Don’t forget, he’s a two-time AP Defensive Player of the Year, taking home that trophy in both 2023 and 2025. This isn’t just a great player; this is an all-timer, a legend in the making right before our eyes.
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM EST, Garrett gets his official announcement, complete with a tribute from his peers. After a record-breaking season like he had, and with him now anchoring that Rams defense alongside Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua leading the offense, the rest of the league has to be looking at LA with some serious concern. This Rams team just got a whole lot scarier, and we’re all about to see what kind of damage the NFL’s No. 1 player does in a new uniform.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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