Mason Graham Scouting Report

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