Graham, one-half of the dominant IDL duo in Ann Arbor, is at the top of the draft boards as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft. As a Junior, Graham would rack up 45 tackles (7 TFLs,) and 3.5 sacks in 12 games for the Wolverines, leading to being named an Unanimous All-American
Player Profile: Mason Graham | DT | Michigan
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 320
Arm Length: 32"
40-Yard Dash: 5.10u
Style: 3-Tech
Class: Junior
Awards:
2022 Freshman All-American
2023 First-Team All-Big Ten
2023 Second-Team All-American
2024 Rose Bowl Defensive MVP
2024 National Champion
2024 First-Team All-Big Ten
2024 Unanimous All-American
Strengths:
Will be a better athlete than anyone you put in front of him.
Quick hand-set allows him to get to the opposing OL before they can get set.
Wrestling background.
High-motor.
Finishes plays at a high rate.
Elite lateral quickness; helps avoid reach blocks and clogs up holes.
Pushes opposing OL off balance after initial contact.
Very agile for his weight.
Weaknesses:
Graham doesn’t have the ideal length teams look for in the typical DT.
Doesn’t possess a great pass rushing move-set.
Needs to work on driving guards; collapsing pocket from the interior.
Summary:
Despite lacking the prototypical size, Graham possesses the traits that you see in a long-term IDL, likely could develop into a superstar. Mason Graham will keep up the opponents’ OL coach because Graham will outwork anyone in front of him.
NFL Player Comparison: Cincinnati Bengals DT B.J. Hill
Draft Grade: Top-5
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