And Graham can be a part of that rotation. Berry said they viewed Graham as one of the premier linemen in the draft class on either side of the ball. He also highlighted Graham’s ability as an elite pass rusher from the interior as an attribute that is difficult to find – one that is now considered a premium skill set in the NFL.
“He is a DNA match for our defense,” Berry said. “Disruptive, interior penetrator. I think he can really affect the pocket from inside, high motor player, really physical, really tough. We thought he was one of the more dominant trench prospects in this year’s class.”
Berry added that as a DNA fit, they want attack players – those who can use movement, quickness and power to re-establish the line of scrimmage and get up the field to rush the passer. Because the Browns view their defensive line as the “engine” of the defense, they want players who can attack and disrupt the line of scrimmage. Those are the attributes they see in Graham’s physical skill set as well as his personality.
Graham sees himself fitting in with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s attack-style defense and using the qualities Berry highlighted to his advantage. When he was on his top 30 visit in Cleveland, Graham said Schwartz shared how he could be a fit in the defensive scheme with attacking and being disruptive up front.
Now a member of the Browns, Graham believes he is a fit for the Browns defense.
“I’m going to come in and dominate,” Graham said. “Make this team better and fit right in the Dawg Pound. Coach Schwartz really relies on his front, that’s what I’m going to do. He calls it the engine, and I’m going to be just that for this team. Just what kind of person I am, I’m the team guy. I want to win at all costs, and I want to get Cleveland back on top.”
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