Mason Graham – Michigan
Measurables
Height – 6’3 ½”
Weight – 296 lbs
Arm – 32″
Hand – 9 ⅛”
Prospect Overview
Graham broke out in 2023, being named First-team All-Big Ten Conference and Defensive MVP of the Rose Bowl. In 2024, Graham was again First-team All-Big Ten and First-team Associated Press All-American. He was a finalist for the Bednarik Award (nation’s top defender) and the Outland Trophy (nation’s top OL/DL).
Rankings and Analysis
“Graham has shorter-than-ideal arms for an NFL interior defensive lineman, but outside of that, there is a lot to love. He is fast, violent and relentless, and he can stop the run with great strength. He brings a high floor at all times and a high ceiling in flashes as a 3-technique defensive tackle for a 4-3 front.”
“Three-technique who provides activity, effort, strength and quickness. Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable. He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks. He’s stout at the point of attack with great leverage and body control… Harmonious hands and feet are the catalyst for his edge-to-edge counters, while his extended effort and closing burst help him get home.”
“Graham is an outstanding run defender who led Michigan’s defensive linemen with 45 tackles in 2024. He stacks blockers, locates the ball and disengages in time to make plays. He slips blocks and gets into gaps. Graham is stout for his size, fights to hold his ground when getting double-teamed and doesn’t split the blockers.”
