Love Gruden…, Harbaugh called Grant “a gift from god”!
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Love Gruden…, Harbaugh called Grant “a gift from god”!
I believe Weaver had more say over that pick than Grier who's basically now on watch.
When Grier traded up, I was worried. Then I was, "YES".
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Even if they picked him at 13 they'd be getting an A
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You were correct. Guess the wolf Cryer's jumped the gun, as expected lol
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First two picks were outstanding. I honestly don't know much about the rest except phillips. Now if we get two outstanding players that is an A draft. Currently I am giving us a c because we didn't pick in the 3 or 4 rounds. That is a long time for a team that went in with so many draft picks.
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Great article from Athletic
Dolphins draft DT Kenneth Grant: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
The Miami Dolphins have added to their defensive line, selecting Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant with the No. 13 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
A two-year starter at Michigan, Grant split time between three-technique and nose tackle. He was part of Michigan’s dominant 2023 national-championship defense and continued to excel in 2024 alongside teammate and fellow defensive tackle prospect Mason Graham.
In 12 games in 2024, Grant finished with three sacks, seven tackles for loss, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He also contributed to one of the top rushing defenses in the FBS. The Wolverines finished the season with the fifth-fewest rushing yards allowed (90.7), tied for the fourth-fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (10) and eighth-fewest yards per rushing attempt allowed .
‘The Beast’ breakdown
Grant ranked No. 25 in Dane Brugler’s top 300 big board. Here’s what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide:
“A dominant run presence, Grant is a powerful boulder who can execute two-gap techniques or stack single blocks and work down the line with quickness. He looks to fire off the ball, although his tall pads will negate his leverage and lower-body strength, diminishing his bull rush and limiting the ways in which he can impact the quarterback. Overall, Grant plays big in a big man’s game, but he also has the athletic traits and effort to grow into more than just a stout run stopper. He projects as an early-down NFL starter with three-down upside.”
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Kenneth Grant
MICHIGAN
HT6′4″ WT330 YR3JR AGE21.49
Dominant run presence but can grow into starter with three-down upside
What anonymous coaches had to say about Grant in Bruce Feldman’s mock draft:
“He was just as impactful in our game as Graham. He’s a monster. He’s big and nasty and has some pass rush to him.”
“I thought he was just OK. I didn’t love him. I thought he took plays off. He’d jump around blocks. He didn’t always play through the blocks. He is very athletic, and you do see flashes of really good stuff.”
Scott Dochterman grades the pick
This was a little earlier than expected for Grant, who was rated as Brugler’s No. 25 player. Grant is a solid pick to take up blockers in the Dolphins’ 3-4 defense. He (6-3 5/8, 330) is the perfect defensive tackle to play over the center or between the A-gap and take up double teams. As his frame suggests, Grant is massive and yet he was still quicker than most men his size. At Michigan alongside Mason Graham, Grant compiled 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks plus 11 passes defensed over the last two years. He also has a wide wingspan (82 5/8).
Grade: B
How he fits
The massive Grant immediately steps in as the run-stopper the Dolphins were sorely missing in the middle of their defense. Though he has the requisite physical tools – he’s been a member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” – he’s probably not going to add a ton of pass-rush juice right away, but that’s OK. It can come in time. Meanwhile, the Dolphins just needed to get stronger up front and add some physicality and relentlessness to their team overall. Grant checks all of those boxes for them.
Depth-chart impact
Outside of Zach Sieler, the Dolphins’ defensive line was devoid of talent. They needed to throw some bodies at the problem, and they’re throwing a huge one at it with their first-round pick. Grant shouldn’t have much issue overtaking Benito Jones as the team’s primary nose tackle. Keep in mind, Miami’s linebackers are probably celebrating this pick right now. He’ll help keep offensive linemen from easily reaching the second level in the running game.
They also could have picked
A cornerback. With the expectation that the team is going to move on from Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins still badly need some cornerbacks. They could have had their pick of the litter, as no cornerbacks had come off the board before their pick (outside of Travis Hunter). Jahdae Barron and Will Johnson made some sense in Miami, but perhaps they think they can address their issues in the secondary later in the draft.
Fast evaluation
The Dolphins have so many holes on defense, just about anyone they picked here on that side of the ball would have made some sense. The powerful Grant is going to be an immediate starter for them on early downs, and he has the chance to develop into a three-down player. That’s a solid pick and a solid start to Miami’s draft.
Dolphins draft DT Kenneth Grant: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
The Miami Dolphins have added to their defensive line, selecting Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant with the No. 13 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
A two-year starter at Michigan, Grant split time between three-technique and nose tackle. He was part of Michigan’s dominant 2023 national-championship defense and continued to excel in 2024 alongside teammate and fellow defensive tackle prospect Mason Graham.
In 12 games in 2024, Grant finished with three sacks, seven tackles for loss, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He also contributed to one of the top rushing defenses in the FBS. The Wolverines finished the season with the fifth-fewest rushing yards allowed (90.7), tied for the fourth-fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (10) and eighth-fewest yards per rushing attempt allowed .
‘The Beast’ breakdown
Grant ranked No. 25 in Dane Brugler’s top 300 big board. Here’s what Brugler had to say about him in his annual NFL Draft guide:
“A dominant run presence, Grant is a powerful boulder who can execute two-gap techniques or stack single blocks and work down the line with quickness. He looks to fire off the ball, although his tall pads will negate his leverage and lower-body strength, diminishing his bull rush and limiting the ways in which he can impact the quarterback. Overall, Grant plays big in a big man’s game, but he also has the athletic traits and effort to grow into more than just a stout run stopper. He projects as an early-down NFL starter with three-down upside.”
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Kenneth Grant
MICHIGAN
HT6′4″ WT330 YR3JR AGE21.49
Dominant run presence but can grow into starter with three-down upside
What anonymous coaches had to say about Grant in Bruce Feldman’s mock draft:
“He was just as impactful in our game as Graham. He’s a monster. He’s big and nasty and has some pass rush to him.”
“I thought he was just OK. I didn’t love him. I thought he took plays off. He’d jump around blocks. He didn’t always play through the blocks. He is very athletic, and you do see flashes of really good stuff.”
Scott Dochterman grades the pick
This was a little earlier than expected for Grant, who was rated as Brugler’s No. 25 player. Grant is a solid pick to take up blockers in the Dolphins’ 3-4 defense. He (6-3 5/8, 330) is the perfect defensive tackle to play over the center or between the A-gap and take up double teams. As his frame suggests, Grant is massive and yet he was still quicker than most men his size. At Michigan alongside Mason Graham, Grant compiled 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks plus 11 passes defensed over the last two years. He also has a wide wingspan (82 5/8).
Grade: B
How he fits
The massive Grant immediately steps in as the run-stopper the Dolphins were sorely missing in the middle of their defense. Though he has the requisite physical tools – he’s been a member of Bruce Feldman’s “Freaks List” – he’s probably not going to add a ton of pass-rush juice right away, but that’s OK. It can come in time. Meanwhile, the Dolphins just needed to get stronger up front and add some physicality and relentlessness to their team overall. Grant checks all of those boxes for them.
Depth-chart impact
Outside of Zach Sieler, the Dolphins’ defensive line was devoid of talent. They needed to throw some bodies at the problem, and they’re throwing a huge one at it with their first-round pick. Grant shouldn’t have much issue overtaking Benito Jones as the team’s primary nose tackle. Keep in mind, Miami’s linebackers are probably celebrating this pick right now. He’ll help keep offensive linemen from easily reaching the second level in the running game.
They also could have picked
A cornerback. With the expectation that the team is going to move on from Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins still badly need some cornerbacks. They could have had their pick of the litter, as no cornerbacks had come off the board before their pick (outside of Travis Hunter). Jahdae Barron and Will Johnson made some sense in Miami, but perhaps they think they can address their issues in the secondary later in the draft.
Fast evaluation
The Dolphins have so many holes on defense, just about anyone they picked here on that side of the ball would have made some sense. The powerful Grant is going to be an immediate starter for them on early downs, and he has the chance to develop into a three-down player. That’s a solid pick and a solid start to Miami’s draft.
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He wasn't even the first TE picked dude...
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Just wondering what the draft grades would have been if Miami took Barron, which seems to be what many of these pundits think the Dolphins should have done? Johnson fell to R2, so have to figure the injury was significant.
Personally, I had Grant and Barron more as trade down options (20 range). Complicating matters were the reported injury to Harmon and possible character concerns with Nolen.
I had Graham, Nolen, Harmon and Grant. But that's me and that's not knowing the issues fully with Harmon or Nolen.
By all accounts, Grant is a high character person and his physical play may be better the other three.
Personally, I had Grant and Barron more as trade down options (20 range). Complicating matters were the reported injury to Harmon and possible character concerns with Nolen.
I had Graham, Nolen, Harmon and Grant. But that's me and that's not knowing the issues fully with Harmon or Nolen.
By all accounts, Grant is a high character person and his physical play may be better the other three.
Tim Bowens handled the heat. So, Grant can too.
I repeatedly preached before the draft that we had to draft three DLs because we needed at least two who could play significant snaps. I was glad to see Grier agree with that.
You were very accurate with your pre-draft analysis. You are slightly partial to Oregon guys, but you also said Grant would be a solid choice. Well done Sir.
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How did all those "genius sports writers" miss that?
Because they are "shortsighted blowhards" would appear to be the best answer. - LOL
"Empty barrels make the most noise."
So many of those old sayings seem to have real meaning. - LOL
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How did Jamar Chase put up more bench reps than Grant? I mean its obvious he doesnt spend much time on the bench but still, seems super low for someone of that size.