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Texas A&M Football: Myles Garrett solidifies No. 1 pick status at pro day

By Connor Muldowney

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Could Texas A&M football’s Myles Garrett be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft? He certainly has that look.

Myles Garrett is unlike many other prospects entering the 2017 NFL Draft. Not only is he built like a truck, but he plays like a monster play in and play out. On Thursday, Texas A&M football held its annual pro day and the potential No. 1 overall pick showed off for scouts and media members.

Texas A&M’s star defensive end had an incredible showing and it all but locked up the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft for the Cleveland Browns.

Just take a look at this incredible 40-yard dash:

For a guy who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 272 pounds, that’s quite the run in the 40. In fact, he later told reporters that his time in the 40 was improved from the combine and he put up a 4.56. Yes, you read that correctly, a 4.56 40-yard dash for a 272-pound defensive end. Imagine that horrifying sight for quarterbacks to try and evade.

Also, his broad jump of 10 feet, six inches was enough to wow scouts as well. Could he be the most athletic defensive end in recent memory?

What stands out most with Garrett during his pro day is the fact that he didn’t have anything to gain by working out in front of scouts. He could have just said he was done with open workouts and still be the favorite for the No. 1 pick, but he showed how hard of a worker he is. He competed and improved in just about every area.

This kid locked up that No. 1 draft pick on Thursday and it’s not really all that close. Cleveland is going to get a superstar.

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One thing is for certain, Garrett won’t have to wait long to hear his name called on April 27. He’s considered the overwhelming favorite to be draft No. 1 overall.