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Michigan star defensive lineman Kenneth Grant entering NFL draft

Michigan's Kenneth Grant Jr., the massive defensive lineman who helped the Wolverines to a national title in 2023 and wins over Ohio State, is headed to the NFL draft.

Grant will forgo his final year of eligibility, he announced Thursday in a social media post. ESPN's Mel Kiper lists the 6-3, 339-pound Grant as the No. 19 overall prospect for the 2025 draft, and the No. 4 draft-eligible defensive tackle prospect.

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— Kenneth Grant (KG) u303dufe0f (@KennyGrant78) December 26, 2024

A native of Gary, Indiana, Grant formed the nation's best interior defensive line tandem with Mason Graham, who declared for the draft earlier this month and ranks No.