Mason Graham is playing at an All-Pro level through three weeks of the season. He has four sacks in three games, including two in Week 3 against the Panthers.
On top of that, he's generating consistent pressure, allowing this defense to get back to the kind of play they enjoyed with Myles Garrett and Jim Schwartz directing it. Each week has brought Graham more growth, and in Week 4 he has a chance to showcase it on a national stage against the Steelers.
While there is a chance for more attention, NFL Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah is already shining a light on him.
Jeremiah spoke about Graham, saying, "He's defensive player of the year conversation good, the way he's playing right now. It's been impressive, man. . .He keeps working. He never stops. Rips, split doubles, they do a lot of pick stunts; he's got great feel on that... he'll hit you. . .just walk you right back to the quarterback."
"He's Defensive Player of the Year conversation good."
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Graham getting this attention is warranted as a former top pick. However, fitting into that expectation and playing at a high level is never a guarantee. It took some time, but Graham has finally found a rhythm, and the rest of the NFL is going to have to take notice.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Daniel Jeremiah offers high praise of Browns' Mason Graham