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There’s no doubt about it, Michigan football’s Mason Graham is the best defensive tackle in college football.
The 6-foot-3, 320-pound junior and projected top-10 selection in April’s NFL draft can now say that he is a consensus All-American after being named to the first team by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday.
Graham is now 4-for-4 with getting recognized as he’s already earned the honor from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, American Football Coaches Association, and Associated Press.
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) and defensive end Derrick Moore (8) tackle Texas running back Jaydon Blue (23) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Graham, now the 89th consensus All-American to come through Ann Arbor, can become the 27th unanimous All-American if he makes the Sporting News team, released Wednesday. It would be the third consecutive season that Michigan finished with a unanimous All-American, following behind Zak Zinter (2023) and Blake Corum (2022).
Graham declared for the NFL draft last week and had 45 tackles, seven which went for a loss, and 3½ sacks in 2024, adding three batted passes and a forced fumble. But the Servite High School alum isn’t the only one who’s gotten some postseason recognition.
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Though he played in just six games, defensive back Will Johnson earned a spot on the Walter Camp and American Football Coaches Association second teams as well as a third-team spot by the Associated Press. He too declared for the NFL draft after setting a program record with three interceptions returned for touchdowns, two which came in the first month this season.
Kenneth Grant, Graham’s partner in crime on the defensive line, was…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-12-17 19:13:00
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