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The Browns moved back from pick number two overall to five overall for a haul of picks and ended up selecting Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.
Graham is a three-technique defensive tackle who has the strength and quickness to win against the run and pass. He was a Consensus All-American in 2024 and a Second Team All-American in 2023 due to his strong instincts and quick hands and feet, which help him defeat blockers and penetrate the backfield.
Some work could be done to make his body 100 percent NFL-ready, which would help make him hold up better against double teams. To most people scouting the class, Graham is a high-floor interior option who has the versatility to wreak havoc in both phases of the game.
In his two years as a starter at Michigan, Graham totaled 14.5 tackles for loss, including 7.5 sacks. PFF had him graded as the top run defender among interior defensive linemen, as well as the 14th-best pass rusher.
Overall, the Browns are getting a talented and smart defensive lineman to help solidify their front alongside Myles Garrett. Following a season where general manager Andrew Berry's former team won a Super Bowl on the strength of their defensive front, he follows suit in hopes of replicating the success the defense saw in 2023.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: WATCH: Mason Graham college highlights and what he brings to Browns
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Graham is a three-technique defensive tackle who has the strength and quickness to win against the run and pass. He was a Consensus All-American in 2024 and a Second Team All-American in 2023 due to his strong instincts and quick hands and feet, which help him defeat blockers and penetrate the backfield.
Some work could be done to make his body 100 percent NFL-ready, which would help make him hold up better against double teams. To most people scouting the class, Graham is a high-floor interior option who has the versatility to wreak havoc in both phases of the game.
In his two years as a starter at Michigan, Graham totaled 14.5 tackles for loss, including 7.5 sacks. PFF had him graded as the top run defender among interior defensive linemen, as well as the 14th-best pass rusher.
Overall, the Browns are getting a talented and smart defensive lineman to help solidify their front alongside Myles Garrett. Following a season where general manager Andrew Berry's former team won a Super Bowl on the strength of their defensive front, he follows suit in hopes of replicating the success the defense saw in 2023.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: WATCH: Mason Graham college highlights and what he brings to Browns
Continue reading...
