History of Mason Graham in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 11, 2025

Mason Graham is an American football defensive tackle currently playing for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL. He achieved significant recognition during his college career at the University of Michigan, earning two All-American honors, including unanimous All-American status in 2024. His accomplishments include winning a national championship in 2023 and being named the Rose Bowl defensive MVP. He was drafted into the NFL by the Browns as the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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September 2, 2003: Mason Graham Born

On September 2, 2003, Mason Graham was born.

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September 16, 2021: Committed to the University of Michigan

On September 16, 2021, after watching Michigan play Washington, Mason Graham committed to the University of Michigan.

December 2021: High School Football Player of the Year

In December 2021, Mason Graham was selected by the Los Angeles Times as the High School Football Player of the Year and was named an All-American by MaxPreps.

September 3, 2022: First Career Sack

On September 3, 2022, Mason Graham recorded his first career sack in his first career game, against Colorado State.

2023: All-American and All-Big Ten Selection

In 2023, Mason Graham was named as a second-team All-American by The Sporting News, and a first-team All-Big Ten selection.

2023: National Championship and Rose Bowl MVP

In 2023, Mason Graham won a national championship and was named the Rose Bowl defensive MVP.

November 2024: Finalist for Bronko Nagurski and Outland Trophies & Unanimous All-American Honors

In November 2024, Mason Graham was named as a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Outland Trophy. He also received unanimous All-American honors.

2024: Unanimous All-American Honors

In 2024, Mason Graham received unanimous All-American honors as a college football player for the Michigan Wolverines.

2024: Rose Bowl Defensive Player of the Game & College Football Playoff National Championship

In 2024, Mason Graham was named the Defensive Player of the Game in the Rose Bowl, following a victory against Alabama. The following week, Michigan won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship against the Washington Huskies.