DEFENSIVE LINE

Mason Graham DT/DE Michigan

Mason is an excellent run stuffing, shed, and makes a tackle at the line of scrimmage DT. He has those strong hands that are very important for a defensive lineman to have, to be successful at the next level. Mason, when he is using the correct techniques and not overly aggressive trying to make a play by himself, has the franchise, size, strength, and excellent techniques needed to build your defense line play around. He looks on film to be an excellent leader and teammate. Mason’s ability to be an impact player at the next level is without any doubts. That being said, his aggressiveness at times tends to work against him taking himself out of the play and on the ground. Mason has a good understanding of offensive line play and this allows him to get a jump on the offensive line but it also at times allows him to play sloppy and this needs to be addressed. That being said, Mason is the real deal and I have no doubt his impact at the next level will be outstanding.

Talent 1.50

Ty Robinson DT/DE Nebraska

Ty reminds me a lot of Redskins/Commanders DL Jonathan Allen and like Jonathan, if you're looking for a defensive player to be the focal point of your Defense Line look no further than Ty Robinson. Ty can play inside or outside in a 4/3 or 3/4 line. He is big, strong, and has a powerful burst that changes the line of scrimmage in his favor off the snap in every down and distance situation. If he plays on the outside he will be what I call a “power rusher” shutting down the run, vacuuming up the sweeps and screens for losses, and giving you 8 to 10 sacks a year. If you play him on the inside he will be like a Metamorphic Rock, shutting down the run, pushing the pocket, disrupting the rhythm of an offense, and in general, causing havoc for the opponent’s offense. Ty is a leader and will be a franchise Defensive lineman for your team. He will make the players around him better through his play on the field and leadership. He will make coaches...better coaches, because of his attention to detail in his play on the field. Ty is one of the best Defensive linemen in this draft. He is a Rock and the more pressure and heat you put on him the less chance opponents have to move him off the line of scrimmage.

Talent Grade: 1.54

Deone Walker DT Kentucky

I don’t think there is any doubt about Deone’s potential to be a dominating Defensive lineman for the team that selects him. His size and athletic talent alone suggest that. The problem is, his film in 2024 contradicts his film in 2023 and that is the big concern. Deone has shown on film that he can shed blocks and shed double teams to be disruptive and make plays that many other Defensive linemen are not able to do. He has also shown on film, being handled one on one by Georgia offensive lineman. In that game, he was pushed off the line and thrown around like a rag doll. The question is, did he try to play with injuries in 2024? He showed up against Ole Miss and dominated and played well but there are other games where the only reason you notice him on the field is because of his size. If you look at his 2023 film, Deone is worthy of being selected in the top five of any draft. In fact, off of his 2023 film, I would look at him as potentially being considered as the 1^st pick of that draft. This year I would consider him as having 1^st round talent that could slip into the 2^nd or even the 3^rd round depending on his interviews and medicals. If Deone was trying to play through some injuries, he is certainly worth selecting early in this draft.

Talent Grade: 1.89