With the NFL Combine in full swing, Mason Graham is among the many players that NFL teams will undoubtedly have their eyes on over the next few days.
Mason Graham’s Passive Combine Approach
Compared to others, Graham will likely have a light workload this week.
Ian Rapoport reported that an MRI showed Graham is dealing with a hamstring strain. As a result, the former Michigan Wolverine only participated in the bench press at the Combine. He will complete the rest of his drills at Michigan’s Pro Day on March 21, including the shuttle and high jump.
Despite the injury, Graham said, “I feel better, more agile, faster, but a lot stronger.”
He also added, in regards to his anticipated 40-yard dash time, “[I’m trying] to get in that 4.9 or 4.8 [range], somewhere around there. I’m looking forward to that challenge.”
Graham says his game tape — namely from Michigan’s 13-10 victory on Nov. 30 against the Ohio State Buckeyes, in which he recorded seven tackles — speaks for itself.
“I mean, I feel like just rolling out Ohio State film, you know, that’s all you need to see, really,” he said.
In addition to Graham, the Combine will showcase four Wolverines who are potential draft picks. That includes DL Kenneth Grant, CB Will Johnson, and TE Colston Loveland. Those three also won’t participate in on-field drills.
Graham, like Abdul Carter, is one of the top prospects in this year’s draft and was ranked by Mel Kiper Jr’s big board as third behind Carter and Travis Hunter.
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Daniel Jeremiah sees the Jacksonville Jaguars snagging Graham at No. 5 and that drills like the bench press should showcase his strength and power.
“This seems like a perfect marriage between need, talent, and fit,” Jeremiah said. “Graham is one of the most consistent players in the class.”
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