Potential Jets target Mason Grahams cartoon look belies immense talent

INDIANAPOLIS — Mason Graham does not look the part. Graham is expected to be the first defensive tackle taken in the NFL draft.He is projected to be a top-10 pick.

But he does not cut the imposing figure you’d expect from a defensive lineman listed at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah saw this for himself when he attended the Wolverines game against Oregon last fall. “A bunch of personnel guys and GMs down on the field.We’re walking down there, and I see Mason Graham walk by,” Jeremiah said.

“Of course, he is next to Kenneth Grant, his teammate, who it looks like he’s a cartoon character.He’s an Adonis how big he is.

I’m looking at Mason Graham and body type, and I’m, like, gosh, maybe I need to adjust my grade.Maybe I’m just too high on this guy.

Then I proceeded to watch the game, and I was, like, nope, nope, he’s just really, really good.” Graham has a chance this week at the NFL Scouting Combine to impress upon teams that he should be a top pick.Graham makes a lot of sense for the Jets at No.

7 … if he is not taken earlier.He is a possibility at No.

4 to the Patriots, No.5 to the Jaguars or No.

6 to the Raiders before the Jets are on the clock.  Sign up for Inside the Jets by Brian Costello, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.Please provide a valid email address.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! But there is no question the Jets could use a player like Graham to pair up with Quinnen Williams in the middle of the Jets defense.

The Jets let their defensive line slip last season and the defense suffered.If you are listing the Jets’ needs this offseason, defensive tackle is near the top of the list. Graham would give a boost to new coach Aaron Glenn’s program. “I feel like I affect every snap run or pass,” Graham said.

“I feel like I’m...