What happened: Myles Garrett ranked first in PFF’s 2025 pass-rush evaluation, returning to the top spot after placing second in 2024. He has finished first or second in six of the past seven seasons.
Why it matters: The sustained run reinforces Garrett’s status as an elite pass rusher entering the 2026 season. His consistency remains especially notable at a position where performance can fluctuate with health and defensive usage.
By the numbers: PFF pass-rush rank by season: 2025—1st; 2024—2nd; 2023—1st; 2022—1st; 2021—2nd; 2020—7th; 2019—3rd. His 2025 pass-rush grade was 93.3, extending his streak of grades above 90.0 to seven seasons.
What to watch: Garrett’s 2026 performance will show whether he can extend his run of top-two finishes to seven seasons in eight years.