Considering how the Cleveland offense is devoid of talent, many believe taking an offensive tackle like Armond Membou or a wide receiver in Tet McMillian. However, it was defensive end Myles Garrett advocated for Graham:
So far, it has paid dividends. In Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens, Graham had one of his best performances of the year, as he registered 5 pressures, second only to Garrett.
Cleveland’s interior defensive line was an issue last season. Graham has benefitted from playing alongside Maliek Collins, but you can see the progression that the rookie has made. Stout run defender, but it’s clear his pass rush is starting to develop, as it was one of the focal points he needed to improve on going into the draft.
Quickness, speed and burst are what he possesses and his impact can’t be overstated. Make no mistake, the Browns made the right decision drafting Graham with the fifth overall pick and so far it’s paying dividends on the defensive line.