Cleveland Browns Make Mason Graham Announcement

The 300-pounder should instantly impact Cleveland's defense.

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell with Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham after he is selected by the Cleveland Browns as the number five pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Browns shocked many when they traded the No. 2 overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars, passing on Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.

When the Browns selected Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham three picks later, it signaled that Graham may have been Cleveland's choice all along. The team officially announced its pick of Graham with the No. 5 overall pick in a social media post.

Getting STRONGER in the trenches 💪

Welcome to Cleveland, Mason Graham! pic.twitter.com/r0t0I5kBsv
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) April 25, 2025

With Graham heading to Cleveland, the Browns have instantly created a fearsome duo with the former Wolverine and Myles Garrett. Graham logged 108 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sackles in his four years in Ann Arbor as part of a dominant defense that brought Michigan the 2023 National Championship.

The Browns traded the No. 2 overall pick to the Jaguars in exchange for the pick that became Graham, pick No. 36 in the second round, pick No. 126 in the fourth round and a 2026 first round pick. Cleveland also traded pick No. 104 in the fourth round and pick No. 200 in the sixth round in addition to No. 2.

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