2025 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Browns first-round pick Mason Graham

Mason Graham‘s contract figures have been revealed after being selected No. 5 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. According to Spotrac, Graham is expected to sign a four-year contract worth $40,806,972 with an AAV of $10,201,718. Graham is also expected to receive a signing bonus totaling $26,317,734

Graham was able to fall to the Browns at No. 5 after swapping picks, and then some, with the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 2 overall. The Jaguars went on to draft Travis Hunter.

He was also able to provide an anchor to the Michigan defensive line during his time in Ann Arbor. In 2023, he totaled 36 tackles – including a career-high eight tackles for loss – and three sacks to help the Wolverines to a national title. The championship win was the first for the program since 1997.

This past season, he had 45 tackles, seven tackles for lost an set a new career best with 3.5 sacks as he cemented himself as one of the top players in this year’s draft cycle. Now, he’s been selected and is ready to take that next step to the professional level.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Mason Graham

Now that Mason Graham has been drafted, fans may be wondering what to expect from their new defensive lineman. NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein provided his analysis of the disruptive defensive tackle.

Zierlein compared him to Las Vegas Raiders DT Christian Wilkins, noting Graham’s non-stop motor, compact power, lateral quickness, as well as his range and tackle production. He cited some weaknesses for Graham being his short arms and burley frame.

Zierlein: “Three-technique who provides activity, effort, strength and quickness. Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable. He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks. He’s stout at the point of attack with great leverage and body control but will lose some ground against double teams.

“Graham’s lack of length makes it tougher for him to find quick wins as a rusher, but he more than makes up for it with his activity level and foot quickness. Harmonious hands and feet are the catalyst for his edge-to-edge counters, while his extended effort and closing burst help him get home. He may not dominate as a pro but his strength, body control and quickness should allow him to play his brand of ball and become a good starter in an upfield defensive front.”