The 2021 season didn’t end up the way the Cleveland Browns hoped, but several Browns players still turned in impressive years. Two Browns, EDGE Myles Garrett and offensive lineman Joel Bitonio, wound up very near the top of the league in Pro Football Focus’ top 101 players of the season rankings.
Garrett made his debut in the top 10 overall players regardless of position. His overall grade of 92.0 places Garrett in seventh overall. It’s his consistent dominance as a pass rusher that elevates Garrett,
Only Micah Parsons — who rushed the passer 217 fewer times — posted a better PFF pass-rushing grade than Garrett this season. Garrett finally put together a full season of elite-level play and was a constant problem for opposing offensive tackles. Even players who were otherwise good over the season — such as Bears left tackle Jason Peters — had no answer for Garrett’s skill set.
