2025 NFL Draft player profile: Mason Graham, DT, Michigan

Mason Graham is a twitchy, high-motor upfield three-technique that could instantly elevate the interior of Jacksonville’s defensive line.

The NFL Combine is this week, meaning it’s officially draft season. It also means it’s time for a new crop of prospect profiles to get you brushed up on potential targets for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft.

First on the docket is Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham.

A two-time All-American with the Wolverines, Graham is largely considered the top interior defensive lineman in the draft, which just so happens to be a major position of need for Jacksonville.

Ahead of what is sure to be an impressive performance at the Combine, let’s get to know Mason Graham as a prospect and analyze his potential fit with the Jaguars.

Measurables

Height: 6’ 3”

Weight: 320 lbs

this section will be updated following the NFL Combine

Strengths

• Incredibly fluid athlete for his build
• Quick feet allow for plus lateral agility
• Wrestling background shows up in leverage battles (despite length concerns)
• Instinctual player that can diagnose early
• If he loses off the snap he has shown he can counter quickly
• Swim move is extremely quick
• Excellent run defender
• Handles double teams well

Weaknesses

• Lacks length through the arms which is evident at times
• Does not win consistently with power, although there are flashes
• Production didn’t match the tape
• Has the occasional rep where he’ll get moved off the line of scrimmage
• Doesn’t get his hands into passing lanes very often

Projection and Fit

Mason Graham projects as an every-down penetrating three-technique at the next level. Despite quickness and agility being his bread and butter, Graham still offers plenty of strength, and when you pair that with his relentless style of play it all culminates into a complete player on the interior.

On paper, defensive tackle probably isn’t the most glaring need for the Jaguars right now. Arik Armstead and DaVon Hamilton are solid vets and Maason Smith had plenty of flashes in his rookie year.

However, Mason Graham has a skillset that could take this unit to a whole new level. His quickness and relentless pursuit would just make everyone else on this talented, yet underperforming, defensive line that much easier.

Conclusion

The Jaguars were dead last in pressure rate from defensive tackles in 2024. Despite some flashes from rookie Smith, the team needs more juice on their interior. Graham would provide that and then some.

His ability to consistently get into the backfield from the defensive tackle position would be such a game-changer for this defense, making the jobs of Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker that much easier.

It’s easy to see why Graham is mocked to the Jaguars so often. It just makes too much sense.

Grade: 9.2

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