NFL Star Myles Garrett Caught Speeding at Over 100 MPH, Given Break by Officer

Bodycam footage shows the Cleveland Browns player was cited for driving 94 mph in a 70 mph zone, despite being clocked at over 100 mph.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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According to bodycam footage obtained by TMZ Sports, Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was pulled over for driving over 100 mph on a highway in Wooster, Ohio. However, the officer who cited Garrett chose to write him up for a lower speed of 94 mph in a 70 mph zone, avoiding a mandatory court appearance for exceeding 100 mph.

Why it matters

Garrett has a history of speeding violations, with this being his ninth such incident since 2017. The officer's decision to give Garrett a break raises questions about whether celebrity status can influence law enforcement actions, especially for high-profile athletes who may face fewer consequences for reckless driving behavior.

The details

The bodycam footage shows the female officer informing Garrett that she clocked him driving over 100 mph, but decided to cite him for 94 mph instead to avoid the mandatory court appearance. Garrett was cooperative and polite throughout the traffic stop. This is not the first time Garrett has been cited for triple-digit speeds, as he was previously pulled over for driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone in 2025.

  • On February 21, 2026, Garrett was pulled over for speeding on I-71 North in Wooster, Ohio.
  • In August 2025, Garrett was cited for driving 100 mph in a 60 mph zone.
  • In 2022, Garrett was involved in a single-car rollover crash while driving 65 mph in a 45 mph zone.

The players

Myles Garrett

A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who has a history of speeding violations, including this latest incident where he was clocked driving over 100 mph.

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy

The female officer who pulled Garrett over and decided to cite him for a lower speed of 94 mph instead of the over 100 mph she had initially clocked him at.

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What they’re saying

“Instead of citing you for the over 100 mph, which would make it a mandatory appearance, I cited you for less. I cited you for 94 in a 70, so it's not mandatory.”

— Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy (TMZ Sports)

“Nah, not on you.”

— Myles Garrett (TMZ Sports)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Garrett to pay the $157 fine or if he will face additional penalties for the speeding violation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing debate around whether celebrity status can influence law enforcement actions, especially when it comes to high-profile athletes facing repeated traffic violations. It raises questions about accountability and whether special treatment should be given to public figures who engage in reckless driving behavior.