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NFL Draft Profile: Michigan Football DL Kenneth Grant

Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant has an impressive resume heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s an All-American and two-time All-Big Ten selection, and made 32 tackles, three sacks and five pass breakups in 2024.

Grant picked up just under 70 tackles (69) in his career and even had an interception against Penn State in 2023.

Combine Results

Height 6-foot-4

Weight 331 pounds

Arm 33 1/2”

Hand 10 1/8”

Bench Press 22

Pros

  • Strong and able to get past offensive linemen
  • Faster than you’d expect given his size
  • Good recognition and ability to make a play on the ball
  • If he can’t shed a block, he’ll just run a guy over

Cons

  • Teams may not want to start him right away if they think he still needs to develop
  • Didn’t stand out as much as teammate Mason Graham
  • Size could be an issue for some teams

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Grant plows over an offensive lineman to bring down Washington QB Michael Penix Jr.