Mason Graham

Career StatsD

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		17	0.5	49	7
2025		17	0.5	49	7

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns locked up Mason Graham with a **C+ CVI** deal that represents a slight overpay for a solid starter at defensive tackle. While Graham brings legitimate value as an interior disruptor, the $10.2M AAV puts him in compensation territory typically reserved for above-average starters, creating a modest gap between production and price point. The fully guaranteed structure of this four-year, $40.9M contract adds considerable risk, especially given that solid starter-level defensive tackles can often be found for $7-8M annually in today's market. Graham's age and career trajectory suggest he's entering his prime years, which provides some upside justification for the investment, but Cleveland needed to hit closer to $8-9M AAV to make this a true value play. This contract reflects the Browns' commitment to building a formidable defensive front, though they'll need Graham to elevate his game to above-average starter levels to justify the financial commitment and avoid having an albatross deal on their books.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Mason's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Mason Graham grades as a rotational player among NFL defensive tackles — a below-average player at the position. His strongest area is tackling at 2.88 (above the NFL average of 2.30), ranking as above average for the position. Sack production, at 0.03 compared to an NFL average of 0.21, is where he falls short relative to the position. Limited games played (17 career) reduces confidence in this grade.

How Mason Compares at the Position

Mason Graham ranks 150th of 217 graded defensive tackles by performance. That slots Mason between Warren Brinson (D) just ahead and Jordan Jackson (D) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Mason Graham enters his second NFL season with genuine momentum after a promising rookie campaign that earned him notable recognition within the Cleveland Browns organization and around the league. Media coverage heading into 2026 has been largely favorable, featuring exclusive access pieces and midseason evaluations that positioned him as one of the more intriguing young defensive linemen in the AFC North. His $10.2 million annual contract reflects the Browns' belief in his long-term upside, and fan sentiment appears to mirror that organizational confidence. Competitive framing around rival draft picks in the division suggests analysts view Graham as a legitimate benchmark rather than a peripheral contributor, which is a meaningful signal for a player still in the early stages of his career. While his statistical production remains modest at this stage, the narrative arc surrounding Graham is one of development and ascending potential rather than stagnation or concern.