Overview

• The Cleveland Browns traded down from the No. 2 pick to No. 5 in a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, gaining a 2026 first-round pick and other selections.
• With the fifth overall pick, the Browns selected Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, a standout collegiate player known for his interior disruption and versatility.
• Graham’s Michigan career included 108 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two Big Ten championships, and a national title, earning him unanimous All-American honors.
• Browns GM Andrew Berry praised Graham for his rare ability as an interior pass rusher, a skillset that will complement Jim Schwartz’s 4-3 defensive scheme.
• NFL analysts, including Lance Zeirlein, highlighted Graham’s strength, quickness, and high motor, projecting him as a high-floor, high-ceiling addition to Cleveland’s defensive line.