2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Michigan DL Kenneth Grant

2025 NFL Draft: Michigan DL Kenneth Grant Draft Profile and Scouting Report

Kenneth Grant first popped onto the scene in 2023, here he made spot starts on the defensive line for the Michigan Wolverines. He became a full-time starter in 2024 and has performed rather well. He’s a run-stopping nose tackle that is rather agile for his size and possesses a knack for finding and attacking the ball behind the line of scrimmage.

Kenneth Grant 40 Time

Projected 40 Time: 5.06 seconds

Kenneth Grant is a three-year contributor at defensive tackle for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He made five starts last season, but become a full-time starter in 2024. He possesses solid height and good weight for the position when compared to the NFL average. Our projected 40 time of 5.06 seconds is solid, however, he appears to be much quicker on film.

Kenneth grant fights through the offensive line quickly and with ease with his combative hands and high-motor. He sheds blocks and gets upfield very quickly for a defensive tackle of his size. Maintains good contact balance when fighting through double-teams to remain upright. Displays solid timing and agility on stunts to redirect and penetrate the pocket. Further, he shows to have good body bend when rushing the passer off the edge.

However, he can be a touch late to locate the ball when he’s engaged with an interior offensive lineman. Additionally, I’d like to see him time his twists better to redirect back inside to penetrate an open lane.