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Michigan DT Mason Graham 2025 NFL Draft Profile

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Ryan Roberts | Last updated Oct 29, 2024 4:39 PM ET

Mason Graham, defensive tackle

6-3, 320 pounds

21 years old (9/2/2023)

Mason Graham career statistics

YEAR	TOTAL TACKLES	TFLs	SACKS
2022	27	3	2.5
2023	36	8	3
2024	30	6	3.5
CAREER TOTALS	93	17	9

Pros:

Core strength/power
In terms of pure power, you won’t many stronger in the class than Graham. He is almost impossible to move at the point of attack, having both hand violence and an incredible anchor.
Short area quickness
For a denser defensive tackle, Graham has some surprising initial quickness. He has the first step and hip fluidity to quickly penetrate gaps, and create chaos.
Linear explosiveness
There are plays where Graham is lined up front wide alignments, and can still make some unreal plays in pursuit. He is an explosive athlete with impressive closing speed for his size. That combination allows for some alignment versatility.

I’m not sure there’s an easier 2025 NFL Draft eval than Michigan DT Mason Graham (#55). Plays with absurd power, natural leverage, and quickness at 6-3 and 320 pounds. Top 5 player in the class. pic.twitter.com/N37ee6NUIT
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) October 29, 2024

Cons:

Pass rush plan
Outside of an arm over, or bull rush, Graham doesn’t have a deep pass rush arsenal. He relies more on raw power to push the pocket, and could use some refinement getting after the passer.
Bad weight on frame
There is some bad weight on Graham around his core, which can affect his change of direction skills. Trimming down his midsection would help him to more consistently finish plays, and to be in better condition.
Effort playing in pursuit
It isn’t a major issue, but there are some plays where it doesn’t appear like Graham’s motor is running hot in pursuit. Playing with more consistent effort will allow him to make more plays ranging to the sideline.

Player Evaluation:

From a defensive perspective, there is no system that Graham can’t thrive in. While not the longest player of all time, his foot quickness and closing speed allows him to play from wider alignments at times. His raw power always him to also play more condensed, and work consistently at the point of attack.

Graham would be best served as a versatile three technique in a four-man front, utilizing his penetration upside. There aren’t many easier evaluations in the 2025 NFL Draft class than Graham. He has a future Pro Bowler written all over him.

Player Comparison:

Kyle Williams (retired)
Scheme versatile interior defensive lineman with enough power to do the dirty work, and enough athleticism to create consistent penetration.