Myles Garrett and his family are putting on a shindig Thursday in their hometown of Arlington, bypassing the official NFL draft festivities in Philadelphia.
Garrett wanted to be surrounded by loved ones, the family, friends and coaches who've been part of his rise from Arlington Martin to Texas A&M to projected No. 1 pick, when his life changes.
It's a very Myles thing to do, according to those who know him best, who insist he's genuine as ever -- all 6-4, 272 pounds of him, slightly mischievous smile included.
And Garrett heads to the NFL -- probably to Cleveland, which holds the No.