The Cleveland Browns unfortunately lost to the Baltimore Ravens in week 2 by a score of 41-17, but in the midst of consistent offensive dysfunction, one of Cleveland\u2019s rookies impressed all game long.<\/p>\n
DT Mason Graham, the Browns\u2019 2025 1st-round NFL Draft pick, had himself a game against the Ravens\u2019 interior offensive line on Sunday. This is the same Baltimore interior group that\u2019s anchored by All-Pro C Tyler Linderbaum and 6\u20198\u201d, 360-pound OG Daniel Faalele.<\/p>\n
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Heading into the matchup, it was plausible to think that Graham could have a nice day rushing the passer due to his above-average agility and upper-body strength. Though he did flash a couple of times in this area, where he stood out was in the run game for DC Jim Schwartz\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n
Despite the final score, Graham spent the day completely dominating Baltimore\u2019s offensive line.<\/p>\n
In the above clip, it\u2019s easy to see how his get-off and movement skills allowed him to completely shut down this play. He explodes off the ball, shoots underneath the right tackle\u2019s base block, and interferes with Tyler Linderbaum\u2019s pull here. Graham single-handedly made this play, and he did this multiple times throughout the game. There were a few instances where he looked virtually unblockable inside, specifically in the 1st half.<\/p>\n
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Derrick Henry and the Ravens\u2019 offense couldn\u2019t do anything against Cleveland\u2019s defensive front on Sunday, and Henry finished the game with 11 attempts for 23 rushing yards to go along with a 2.1 ypc average and a fumble. That type of stat line for one of the best running backs and rushing offenses in league is mind-boggling, especially for a game this early in the season.<\/p>\n