Browns Sign First-Round Pick Mason Graham to $40.8M Fully Guaranteed Deal
May 28, 2025 – Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Browns have officially signed defensive tackle Mason Graham, the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to a fully guaranteed four-year contract worth $40.874 million. The deal includes a $26.3 million signing bonus, underscoring the team’s confidence in Graham’s potential to make an immediate impact on their defensive front. (The US Sun, Bleacher Report)
Graham, a standout from the University of Michigan, was widely regarded as the top interior defensive lineman in this year’s draft class. During his collegiate career, he amassed 108 tackles and nine sacks over 39 games, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2024 and playing a pivotal role in Michigan’s 2023 national championship run. (Cleveland Browns)
The Browns acquired the No. 5 pick through a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars, aiming to bolster their defensive line alongside Pro Bowl edge rusher Myles Garrett. Graham is expected to contribute immediately, bringing strength and versatility to the interior line. (Browns Nation, NBC Sports)
With this signing, the Browns have secured a key piece of their defensive strategy, reflecting their commitment to building a formidable front line for the upcoming season.