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Kenneth Grant | DT | Michigan

Height: 6’3″
Weight: 339 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid 1st
Notable Accomplishment: Two-time Second Team All-Big Ten

Pros: In just two years as a starter at Michigan, Grant made an already strong interior defensive line in Ann Arbor even stronger. Teams simply could not impose their will on the ground against Michigan the past two seasons, and much is due to the incredible run-stopping ability of Grant. He and Mason Graham combined to create a nearly unbreakable force in the middle of the defensive line, and it was enough to lead Michigan to a defensive-led victory against archrival Ohio State. While not known for his pass rush skills, Grant has managed to accumulate 6.5 sacks over the past two seasons, displaying an ability to penetrate and generate pressure better than most 330+ pound defensive linemen. What I like most about Grant’s game, however, is his resilience. When he can’t get the job done the easy way, he still gets the job done. Grant has batted a whopping 12 passes at the line of scrimmage over the past two seasons, and that is perhaps the best statistic to prove his relentless effort to disrupt the offense on a down-to-down basis.

Cons: The one thing that could flare up as an issue in the NFL, both as a pass rusher and as a run defender, is Grant’s pad level. He is not an incredibly tall lineman, but he plays a little high and looks stiff in his stance. He will not be able to win with sheer power as easy in the NFL, which is why lowering the pads will help him stand his ground as a run defender while also helping him develop an effective bull rush as a pass rusher.

Overview: Grant’s arm length will be a key measurement during combine week, but his tape comes with very few flaws. Pass rushing upside is still a question, but I strongly believe he can be a difference maker as a run defender from Day 1 in the league. If he tests well athletically, I believe he is a safe first-round selection.

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