What Michigan DL Kenneth Grant brings to the Miami Dolphins

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is headed to the Miami Dolphins. Here’s what Grant will bring to his new team.  

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. in the National Championship

Grant’s interception against Nebraska

Grant shows off his speed to catch Penn State RB Kaytron Allen

Conclusion

Mason Graham is getting a lot of attention, but Grant is also going to have an impact in the NFL. He is larger than the average defensive tackle in the NFL, but he doesn’t play like he’s carrying extra weight. There’s also been some criticism about Grant’s ability to make an impact instantly, but in my opinion, he has as high of a ceiling as any of them.

Grant is a powerful player and has an incredible ability to locate the ball. If he’s not making a play on the quarterback, he’s hunting for the ball. He’s got fumble recoveries and an interception in his college career, which shows his ability to scan the field. He’s not going to go as high as I think he should, so his future team is going to get him at a bargain.