Myles Garrett issues a warning to Browns if they pass on him

There is little reason to believe the Cleveland Browns are planning to take anyone other than Myles Garrett with the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft, but if they are, he’s issued them a very dire warning.

The Texas A&M defensive end told ESPN the Magazine’s Sam Alipour that he should be the top pick because the Browns would regret it if they passed.

“Because I’ll be a difference maker from day one,” Garrett said. “And I’m not gonna be in any trouble. I’m just gonna make plays and bring a good atmosphere to your organization. And I’m gonna start winning and winning now. And because if you don’t draft me No. 1, I will punish your team for the next 10 to 12 years. I’ll knock your QB out of the game every time we play you, and I’ll have to kick the hell out of No. 1, whoever it is.”

Garrett is making a list and checking it twice. The Browns would be wise to avoid putting their quarterback on it. The fact that he’s the consensus best player in the draft helps make that decision easier.