Brandon Graham

As a youth, Graham played football for the Police Athletic League Detroit Giants for seven years until joining the eighth grade team.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZUAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1249FF419AFC37E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Football Five: Week 12|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=November 13, 2008|work=University Wire}} Born and raised in Detroit, Graham attended Crockett Vocational Tech, a school that began participating in Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) football competitions in 1996 and that did not have a proper locker room for its football team before moving in his senior season. Since the football field had no lights, parents had to shine their car lights on the field for late practices. At Crockett, Graham, who had been playing competitive football since age seven, was expected to make an immediate impact upon joining the football team's starting lineup as a sophomore,{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD3EB5B03638222&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Detroit Public School League|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=August 25, 2003|work=The Detroit News|author=Markowski, Tom|page=04C}} and at the end of the season he was recognized as an honorable mention lineman 2003 All-Detroit selection by The Detroit News.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FF1DA43250559B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=2003 All-Detroit football team|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 26, 2003|work=The Detroit News|author=Markowski, Tom|page=05C}}

As a junior, Graham served as linebacker, offensive guard, placekicker, and punter for his team, and he led his team to the MHSAA state championships, while becoming one of three juniors named to the 2004 First-team All-Detroit team with one source listing him as a placekicker and the other as a linebacker on the team.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10C37633B80F8C18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Top Football Players – Graham believes in power of the hit|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=August 24, 2004|work=The Detroit News|author=Markowski, Tom|page=08E}}{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=106BD3A73AC20754&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Every player helped team get spot in state playoffs – Top coach, Sterling Heights Stevenson's Bye, will be going for first championship|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 24, 2004|work=The Detroit News|author=Markowski, Tom|page=08E}} Crockett won Detroit Public School League Division 1 championship game at Ford Field and entered the Division 5 MHSAA semifinals with a 12–0 record, but Crockett lost 9–0 to defending state champion Lumen Christi Catholic School.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=106BD3B978B0912E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Humble Crockett aims high – School has limited facilities, but it also has a chance to win a state football title|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 17, 2004|work=The Detroit News|author=Goricki, David|page=01G}}{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:JCPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=112C9E0011EFE758&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Back to the 'Dome – Lumen Christi earns seventh trip to Pontiac|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 23, 2004|work=Jackson Citizen Patriot|author=Pryson, Mike|page=S1}} In addition to recording 91 tackles (20 for a loss), he maintained a 3.8 grade point average.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=106AD625335EB002&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=2004 All-Detroit football team|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 23, 2004|work=The Detroit News|author=Beard, Rod|page=10D}} In one game, he posted twelve tackles, four sacks, four forced fumbles, two blocked punts and scored on a 78-yard fake punt.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1063EB448D886E84&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Andover beats Lahser, 31–18 – Halfback amasses 244 yards and has three touchdowns in the playoff victory over crosstown rival|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 7, 2004|work=The Detroit News|author=Abramson, Joe|page=08D}} He was selected for the Associated Press first-team Class B all-state team as a linebacker.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MKCB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11406B0FEE720396&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=OV back leads all-staters|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 26, 2004|work=The Muskegon Chronicle|page=C1}}

In high school, Rivals.com ranked Graham as the top class of 2006 high school football prospect in the state of Michigan, the number two inside linebacker prospect and the overall fifteenth best prospect in the nation.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Brandon-Graham-35750|title=Brandon Graham|access-date=October 1, 2009|publisher=Yahoo! Inc.}} Scout.com listed him as the number three linebacker in the nation and described him as the number one overall prospect in the midwest.{{cite web|url=http://michigan.scout.com/a.z?s=162&p=8&c=1&nid=1780323|title=Brandon Graham|access-date=October 1, 2009|publisher=GoBlueWolverine.com and Scout.com}} Scout also described him as "arguably the best inside linebacker in the nation".{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:JCPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=112B5A2C22D42EF8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Christi, Crockett tangle in rematch of '04 game|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 4, 2005|work=Jackson Citizen Patriot|page=C4|author=Pryson, Mike}} ESPNU ranked him as the number two inside linebacker and number thirty-one prospect in the nation.{{cite web|url=http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=22093&season=2006&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncf%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d22093%26season%3d2006|title=Brandon Graham |access-date=October 1, 2009|work=ESPN.com}} Recruiting analyst Tom Lemming, listed Graham as the best linebacker in the country for USA Today.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:USTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11E5E9DF255B2410&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Football recruiting analyst logs plenty of miles, observations of talent|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=June 9, 2005|work=USA Today|page=11C|author=Lawlor, Christopher}} The Atlanta Journal-Constitution listed him at 15th among their national top 25 prospects.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AJBK&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E948362A6E1B38&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=College Football Recruiting: National Top 25|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=December 18, 2005|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|page=E5|author=D'Alessio, Jeff}}

Entering his senior season, he was the overwhelming selection as the best high school football player in the state of Michigan according to The Detroit News. He had run a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the Nike Summer football camp. As a senior, he intended to also play tight end and fullback. One Detroit News preseason analysts listed him at linebacker, tight end and offensive guard.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10C3763113C62DF8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Detroit Public School League|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=August 24, 2005|work=The Detroit News|page=05G}} During the season, after missing four weeks to a knee injury, Graham was chosen as one of 78 players to participate in the January 7, 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome. He was also named as a finalist for both the Parade All-America High School player of the year (The high school equivalent of the Heisman Trophy) and the Walter Payton Trophy.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=113E5C4FE1FD2FE8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Crockett linebacker is rewarded for his plays – The senior is named to U.S. Army All-American team as Division I schools continue to recruit him.|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=October 19, 2005|work=The Detroit News|author=Monts, Rod|page=12C}}{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E371E5A7523D08&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Athlete aims for top award – Crockett linebacker is in the running for the national high school player of the year honor.|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 30, 2005|work=The Detroit News|author=Monts, Rod|page=08S}} He was elected captain of the East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and recorded four tackles as well as a blocked field goal in the game that also featured two of his Michigan teammates: (Justin Boren and Stevie Brown).{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10FC754A5F89CAA0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Two new football recruits enroll early at Michigan|access-date=October 3, 2009|date=January 5, 2006|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D1|author=Heuser, John}} There were only 16 finalists for the Parade award, including future Michigan teammate Stephen Schilling and future Heisman-winner Tim Tebow.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MNNA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1248D999230C6598&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Mustain A Finalist For Parade Player Of The Year|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 17, 2005|work=Morning News of Northwest Arkansas}} Graham led his team to a rematch against Lumen Christi, which they lost 35–21 in the MHSAA Division 5 district championship game.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:JCPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=112B5A2E011CB6B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title='They get it done' – Christi's methodical win earns praise from Crockett star|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 6, 2005|work=Jackson Citizen Patriot|page=E1|author=Pryson, Mike}} In Graham's three years at Crockett, they went undefeated in the regular season and as a senior he was again selected to the All-Detroit first-team as a linebacker.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E124DDC8B33FC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Detroit News All-Metro Detroit|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 21, 2005|work=The Detroit News|page=04D}} Graham was also selected as to the Associated Press Class B All-State football team as its player of the year.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FJLB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E1DED89CD99AD8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Two from area named Class B All-State|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 25, 2005|work=The Flint Journal|page=C08|author=Khan, Bill}} The Detroit News selected him to the All-Class state Dream Team.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E2C94872381440&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Detroit News Dream Team 2005|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 27, 2005|work=The Detroit News|page=13C|author=Markowski, Tom}} He was also selected as the All-class statewide best linebacker as part of the inaugural class of The Michigan Prep Football Great 8 awarded by the Mid-Michigan Touchdown Club for being best at his position in the state.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E378075514A6F8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Three locals among state's Great 8 – Class A all-staters voted best at positions|access-date=October 2, 2009|date=November 29, 2005|work=The Grand Rapids Press|page=D7|author=Bos, Jane}} By his senior year, he had a 3.2 grade point average.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F2EF97A3C12708&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Crockett's Graham works hard, is humble|access-date=October 3, 2009|date=January 15, 2006|work=The Detroit News|page=10C|author=Markowski, Tom}}

Since Graham was the first Michigan athlete to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, he was not aware that he was violating Michigan state rules by participating in an out-of-state all-star game. He had to surrender his high school athletic eligibility for the winter and spring seasons. During his time away from athletics, he overate and added {{convert|40|lbs|kg}}. Although he had been recruited as a linebacker, with the additional weight he was moved to defensive end. As he lost the excess weight he began to realize that he could excel at a lighter weight.{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20943|title=Obscure Rule Paved Graham's Road To NFL|access-date=April 25, 2010|date=April 23, 2010|publisher=Philadelphia Eagles|author=McPherson, Chris|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427080832/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20943|archive-date=April 27, 2010|url-status=dead}}

For his athletic excellence, Graham received many honors. Among the recognition he received are Parade Magazine All-American, EA Sports All-American, USA Today All-USA High School All-America first team (No. 14 player in the nation by USA Today), Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, first player from the state of Michigan to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, 2005 Detroit News No. 1 Blue Chip prospect, and No. 2 on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest rankings.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/graham_brandon00.html |title=55 Brandon Graham |access-date=October 5, 2009 |publisher=CBS Interactive |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301102533/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/graham_brandon00.html |archive-date=March 1, 2011 |url-status=dead }} Additionally, he was recognized as one of ten top prep athletes in Michigan in 2005–2006, including men and women from all sports, as a 2006 McDonald's-Powerade Tomorrow's Winners honoree at the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame dinner.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=114FDF61D7334CF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ex-Pioneer swimmer earns award|access-date=October 5, 2009|date=October 24, 2006|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D5|author=Heuser, John}}

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Graham arrived at Michigan measuring {{convert|295|lbs|kg|0}} and {{convert|6|ft|2|in|m|2}}. Graham was initially listed as a linebacker at Michigan,{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZCBI&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1138FEF4CF0CB4F8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=College Football: 2006 Michigan Wolverines Roster|access-date=October 5, 2009|date=August 16, 2006|work=The Sports Network}} but before the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season started for the 2006 Michigan Wolverines football team he switched to defensive end.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=113B20D43B2F6DA0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Some positions still up for grabs – Unsettled spots on defense are strong safety, cornerback, weakside LB and end |access-date=October 5, 2009|date=August 22, 2006|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D5|author=Heuser, John}} Graham was (along with Greg Matthews, Carlos Brown, Brandon Minor, and Stevie Brown) one of five true freshmen to play in the season opening game.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1140648BC7298AB8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Henne's scrambles give offense a boost|access-date=October 5, 2009|date=September 3, 2006|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D5|author=Carty, Jim}} Graham was the backup for 2006 Lombardi Award and 2006 Ted Hendricks Award winner LaMarr Woodley.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZMHR&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AF6CC63B2ED548&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=DE back in form after cutting coneys: Lighter Graham to start for U-M|access-date=October 6, 2009|date=August 11, 2007|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}} Graham also performed as a reserve defensive tackle during the season.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1149A2F612361430&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Night kickoff is no favorite at U-M – 8 p.m. game against Minnesota alters Wolverines' schedule, pregame rituals |access-date=October 5, 2009|date=September 26, 2006|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D4|author=Heuser, John}} Graham made his first tackle for Michigan on October 28 against Northwestern and recorded his first sack and forced fumble on November 11 against Indiana.

As the 2007 Michigan Wolverines football team prepared for the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Graham got some unusual news off the field when he found out that he had been given a perfect 99 rating in the NCAA 2008 EA Sports even though his star teammates Chad Henne, Jake Long and Mike Hart had not.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZMHR&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AC7574DC407BA0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Freshman QB Mallett destined for greatness at U-M?: Henne has high hopes for one of the nation's top-rated incoming players|access-date=October 5, 2009|date=August 2, 2007|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}} Also, off the field, Graham was issued a ticket playing loud music in a vehicle on July 24 and missed the September 18 court date after pleading not guilty. This caused a judge to issue an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a disorderly conduct charge.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BEAF0D07934CF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Warrant issued for U-M defensive end|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=September 26, 2007|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B3}} The charges were dropped under the belief that he had been misidentified.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BF3BF250EA6DD8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Disorderly conduct charges dismissed against U-M's Graham |access-date=October 7, 2009|date=September 27, 2007|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} At the start of training camp, he weighed {{convert|262|lbs|kg|0}} and was the projected starter at defensive end.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AEC9C63B0C7868&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Overhauled and unproven – Needing 7 new starters, defense is the big question at U-M |access-date=October 6, 2009|date=August 8, 2007|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B1|author=Heuser, John}} Although projected to as the starter, Graham played sparingly in the opening game loss to two-time defending FCS champions Appalachian State Mountaineers on September 1. Head coach Lloyd Carr noted his disfavor with Graham at the start of the season: "Brandon, he needs to get focused," Carr said, "and do the things that he's capable of doing."{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B80F7E469205A8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Questions swirl around Michigan's porous defense|access-date=October 6, 2009|date=September 2, 2007|work=Ann Arbor News|author=Heuser, John}} He was disappointed in Graham's efforts in practice.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZMHR&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B867C14FEBAB18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Carr keeps it low-key in answering to opening loss|access-date=October 6, 2009|date=September 3, 2007|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Snyder, Mark}} In the third game, on September 15 against Notre Dame Graham recorded 3.5 sacks in the rivalry game to help lead Michigan to its first win of the season.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BC59EA00960258&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines punish Irish – Michigan's resilient defense leads team to its 1st victory of the season |access-date=October 6, 2009|date=September 16, 2007|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B1|author=Heuser, John}} The following week, he had 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in a victory against Penn State.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BE597B86BF0148&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Graham emerges as a force – Admonished after poor start, U-M defensive end now enjoys spotlight|access-date=October 6, 2009|date=September 23, 2007|work=Ann Arbor News|author=Fenno, Nathan}} Over the course of the season, he started six games at defensive end.{{cite web|url=https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/2007fbt.htm|title=2007 Football Team|access-date=October 5, 2009|date=May 9, 2009|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}} He led the team in sacks with 8.5 and was second in forced fumbles with 3. He ranked seventh in the Big Ten for both statistics.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2007-2008/confldrs.html|title=The Automated ScoreBook: Individual Statistics Through games of Jan 08, 2008|access-date=November 19, 2009|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304193844/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2007-2008/confldrs.html|archive-date=March 4, 2012|url-status=dead}} He was a mid-season Ted Hendricks Award watch list candidate.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZMHR&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C7B0EBC23867B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ohio State sets sights on Penn State|access-date=October 6, 2009|date=October 23, 2007|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Shelton, Shannon}}

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Graham, who had been troubled by conditioning issues the prior season, arrived at spring practice in very good shape, which pleased newly arrived head coach Rich Rodriguez,{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZMHR&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11F8ECE2298C6DC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Rich Rodriguez gives QBs equal reps; starter won't be named soon|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=March 21, 2008|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Windsor, Shawn}} who was welcomed by a defensive line composed entirely of returning starters, including Graham.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1229289AB8E838D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Slimmer Taylor set to be leader on U-M defense|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=August 9, 2008|work=Ann Arbor News|page=D1|author=Heuser, John}} Graham began the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a Hendricks award watch list candidate for the 2008 Michigan Wolverines football team.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=122E16B1E58B4460&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ohio State's Pryor could get early playing time – Tressel hopes to use freshman QB in opener |access-date=October 7, 2009|date=August 27, 2008|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B2}} However, the team began the season unranked in the Associated Press poll for the first time in 23 years.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:USTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=122D41875466A030&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Whither Michigan tradition?|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=August 27, 2008|work=USA Today|page=3C|author=Sharp, Drew}} On September 27 Graham had 3 sacks and 2 forced fumbles against the Wisconsin Badgers,{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2008 |title=Michigan celebrates 500th game in Big House with big win |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282710130 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080929131636/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=282710130 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 29, 2008 |access-date=October 7, 2009 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} and he was named Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092908aab.html|title=Michigan, Northwestern and Penn State Football Players Honored After Big Wins: Bachér, Graham and Williams pick up weekly football accolades|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=September 29, 2008|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725200722/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092908aab.html|archive-date=July 25, 2011|url-status=dead}} Prior to the October 25 Paul Bunyan Trophy game against Michigan State, Graham guaranteed a victory. Although the team lost 35–21, Graham again recorded three sacks.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12422D04E91CA880&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Graham plays well after his guarantee|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=October 26, 2008|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B6|author=Bigelow, Pete and Chris Iott}} Graham finished the season with 10 sacks.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AARB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=124B1508510AD6B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Graham isn't talking about NFL Draft yet; he focuses on U-M|access-date=October 7, 2009|date=November 23, 2008|work=Ann Arbor News|page=B6|author=Ryan, Kevin}} He led the Big Ten with 20 tackles for a loss and 1.82 tackles for loss per game and was second with 0.91 sacks/game.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2008-2009/confldrs.html|title=The Automated ScoreBook: 2008 Big Ten Conference Individual Statistics Through games of Jan 09, 2009|access-date=November 19, 2009|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091126165256/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2008-2009/confldrs.html|archive-date=November 26, 2009|url-status=dead}} He ranked second nationally in tackles for loss and tied for eleventh in sacks.{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2008&div=B&rpt=IA_playertacklesloss&site=org|title=Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Player Report: Tackles for Loss: Year: 2008|access-date=November 22, 2009|date=January 8, 2009|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}}{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2008&div=4&rpt=IA_playerpasssacks&site=org|title=Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Player Report: Pass Sacks: Year: 2008|access-date=November 22, 2009|date=January 8, 2009|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}} After the season, he was recognized as a 2008 Second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection by both the coaches and the media. Graham was selected as the team Most Valuable Player.{{cite web|url=https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/2008fbt.htm|title=2008 Football Team|access-date=December 12, 2009|date=May 2009|publisher=The Regents of the University of Michigan}}

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Graham began the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a watch lists candidate for the Bednarik Award, Hendricks Award, Lombardi Award, Lott Trophy, and Nagurski Trophy for the 2009 Michigan Wolverines football team.{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/football-20090907.pdf|title=Big Ten Football Weekly Release September 7, 2009|access-date=October 1, 2009|date=September 7, 2009|publisher=Big Ten Conference|page=6|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220805/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/football-20090907.pdf|url-status=dead}} He was also selected by ESPN as the 10th best player in the Big Ten Conference before the season started.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/2196/ranking-the-big-ten-brandon-graham-no-10|title=Ranking the Big Ten: Brandon Graham, No. 10|access-date=November 17, 2009|date=May 29, 2009|work=ESPN.com|author=Rittenberg, Adam}} He concluded the season as the Chicago Tribune Silver Football recipient as the Big Ten co-MVP (with Daryll Clark). He was the seventh defensive player to earn the award and second in the last 25 years as well as the first co-recipient.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12C7E89DA99508E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Kelly has conversation with Notre Dame|access-date=December 14, 2009|date=December 9, 2009|page=2B|work=The Detroit News}} Graham was the first player from a losing team in eight years and only the second player to win who was not either Big Ten offensive or defensive player of the year.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12C7E43D6F34BF50&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Double winners twice as nice – Graham, Clark share honor as Big Ten's best |access-date=December 14, 2009|date=December 9, 2009|page=1, Sports section|work=Chicago Tribune|author=Greenstein, Teddy}} He posted 26 tackles for loss in 12 games, which led the nation with 2.17 average tackles for a loss per game (ahead of conference rival O'Brien Schofield who was second with 1.884).{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2009&div=B&rpt=IA_playertacklesloss&site=org|title=Bowl Subdivision (FBS) National Player Report: Tackles for Loss: Year: 2009|access-date=January 8, 2010|date=January 8, 2010|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}} His total of 10.5 sacks ranked fourth in the Big Ten Conference.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/confldrs.html|title=The Automated ScoreBook: 2009 Big Ten Conference Individual Statistics Through games of Jan 08, 2010|access-date=January 15, 2010|date=January 8, 2010|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100130092538/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/confldrs.html|archive-date=January 30, 2010|url-status=dead}} Four times during the season, he recorded multiple sack games and he had three solo tackles for losses in four games. He ended his career at Michigan with 9 tackles for losses (8 solo and 2 assists) in his final two games, including a career-high 5 solo tackles for losses against Ohio State in the 2009 rivalry game, which was the final game of his career.{{cite web|url=http://web1.ncaa.org/mfb/playerDetail.jsp?yr=2009&org=418&player=55|title=Team: Michigan: Year: 2009 Thru 11/21/09: Player: Brandon Graham|access-date=November 24, 2009|date=November 21, 2009|publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}} Graham was one of seven finalists for the Hendricks Award.{{cite web|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MNAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12C7D5F5D546EE10&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan's Graham a finalist for Hendricks Award |access-date=December 14, 2009|date=December 3, 2009|page=2B|work=Manistee News Advocate}} At the conclusion of the season he was a 2009 First-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aag.html|title=Big Ten Announces 2009 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors|access-date=November 24, 2009|date=November 23, 2009|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091127055128/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aag.html|archive-date=November 27, 2009|url-status=dead}} He was a First-team 2009 College Football All-America Team selection by ESPN, Rivals.com and Scout.com,{{Cite web |last=Maisel |first=Ivan |author-link=Ivan Maisel |date=January 14, 2010 |title=ESPN.com All-America Team (video) |url=http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4826163 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100119082817/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4826163 |archive-date=January 19, 2010 |access-date=January 14, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1028724 |title=Rivals.com 2009 All-America Teams |access-date=December 15, 2009 |date=December 15, 2009 |publisher=Rivals.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103093204/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1028724 |archive-date=January 3, 2010 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.scout.com/2/928745.html|title=Scout.com All-America Team|access-date=December 15, 2009|date=December 14, 2009|publisher=Scout.com|author=Safrit, Miller}} and he was a Second-team All-American defensive line selection by the Walter Camp Football Foundation, Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, College Football News and The Sporting News.{{cite web|url=http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2009_walter_camp_all_america_team_announced/ |title=2009 Walter Camp All-America Team Announced |access-date=December 12, 2009 |date=December 10, 2009 |publisher=Walter Camp Football Foundation |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214181351/http://waltercamp.org/index.php/news/2009_walter_camp_all_america_team_announced |archive-date=December 14, 2009 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-12-15/2009-sporting-news-college-football-all-american-second-team|title=2009 Sporting News college football All-American second team|access-date=December 15, 2009|date=December 15, 2009|work=Sporting News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216160701/http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-12-15/2009-sporting-news-college-football-all-american-second-team|archive-date=December 16, 2009|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-12-15/ingram-mcclain-lead-6-alabama-ap-all-americans|title=Ingram, McClain lead 6 Alabama AP All-Americans|access-date=December 15, 2009|date=December 15, 2009|work=The Sporting News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091218051320/http://www.sportingnews.com/college-football/article/2009-12-15/ingram-mcclain-lead-6-alabama-ap-all-americans|archive-date=December 18, 2009|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/12/15/all-america/index.html|title=SI.com's 2009 All-Americas|access-date=December 15, 2009|date=December 15, 2009|work=Sports Illustrated|archive-date=January 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100108015810/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/12/15/all-america/index.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://cfn.scout.com/2/929578.html|title=2009 CFN All-America Defense & Special Teams|access-date=December 16, 2009|date=December 16, 2009|work=College Football News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091219185917/http://cfn.scout.com/2/929578.html|archive-date=December 19, 2009|url-status=dead}} He was an honorable mention All-American by Pro Football Weekly (which had no second team).{{Cite web |last=DeArmond |first=Mike |date=December 21, 2009 |title=Pro Football Weekly's list of All-Americans includes Tigers and Wildcats |url=http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/1643826.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326161911/https://www.kansascity.com/385/story/1643826.html |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2009 |website=The Kansas City Star |publisher=KansasCity.com}} Graham was again selected as the team MVP,{{Cite web |last=Chengelis |first=Angelique S. |date=December 4, 2009 |title=U-M's Warren ponders declaring for NFL Draft |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12C6427628080FE8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420 |access-date=December 12, 2009 |website=The Detroit News |page=5B}} which made him the school's first defensive player to be two-time MVP. As of December 2009, Graham was the only Big Ten player on Mel Kiper Jr.'s "Big Board" Top 25. Brandon Graham earned MVP honors at the January 30, 2010 Senior Bowl with five tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble.{{Cite web |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=January 30, 2010 |title=Graham shines at Senior Bowl |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/01/30/senior.bowl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604034258/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/01/30/senior.bowl/ |archive-date=June 4, 2011 |access-date=February 1, 2010 |website=Sports Illustrated}}

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At the NFL Combine, Graham ranked 8th among defensive linemen with a 4.72 40-yard dash and 10th in the bench press with 31.{{Citation |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers?tabIndex=0#tp-tab-set-1:tp-grid-container-forty-yard-dash|title=Results (40-yard dash) |work=NFL.com |access-date=April 24, 2010 }}.{{Citation |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers?tabIndex=0#tp-tab-set-1:tp-grid-container-bench-press|title=Results (bench Press) |work=NFL.com |access-date=April 24, 2010 }}.

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Graham in the first round (13th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Philadelphia Eagles acquired the selection after trading their first round pick (24th overall), third round pick (70th overall), and an additional third round pick (87th overall) to the Denver Broncos. Graham was the first defensive and Big Ten Conference player selected in the 2010 NFL Draft.{{cite news |author=Leahy, Sean |title=Philadelphia Eagles agree to deal with 13th overall pick Brandon Graham |url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/07/philadelphia-eagles-agree-to-deal-with-13th-overall-pick-brandon-graham/1 |work=USA Today |date=July 29, 2010 |access-date=July 29, 2010}} He decided to wear number 94 for the Eagles immediately after the draft,{{cite web|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20949|title=Brandon Graham, Nate Allen Jersey Numbers|access-date=April 25, 2010|date=April 23, 2010|publisher=Philadelphia Eagles|author=Wulf, Bo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100425032130/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20949|archive-date=April 25, 2010|url-status=dead}} but changed his mind and chose number 54.{{cite web |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Roster Numbers For New Players |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21006 |publisher=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=April 28, 2010 |access-date=April 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501025047/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=21006 |archive-date=May 1, 2010 |url-status=dead }}

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On July 29, 2010, the Eagles signed Graham to a five-year, $16.90 million contract that includes $12.67 million guaranteed.{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Brandon Graham contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/brandon-graham-6522/ |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=Spotrac.com}} Graham entered training camp slated as a starting defensive end. Head coach Andy Reid named Graham and Trent Cole the starting defensive ends to begin the regular season.{{cite web |title=Living up to the hype: Packers open season among NFC favorites |url=https://journaltimes.com/sports/football/living-up-to-the-hype-packers-open-season-among-nfc/article_55a45a46-be2a-11df-8309-001cc4c002e0.html |access-date=September 4, 2020 |website=journaltimes.com |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=September 11, 2010}}

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Eagles' season-opener against the Green Bay Packers, but did not record a statistic during their 27–20 loss. The following week, he recorded two solo tackles and made his first career sack during a 35–32 win at the Detroit Lions on Lions' quarterback Shaun Hill for a two-yard loss during the first quarter.{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2010 |title=Eagles 35, (1–1, 1–0 away); Lions 32, (0–2, 0–1 home) |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=300919008 |access-date=September 24, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} On November 28, 2010, Graham collected a season-high three solo tackles and made one sack during a 31–26 loss at the Chicago Bears in Week 12. On December 12, 2010, Graham suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during 30–27 victory at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14. On December 14, 2010, the Philadelphia Eagles placed Graham on the injured reserve list.{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |last2=Reiss |first2=Mike|agency=Associated Press |date=December 14, 2010 |title=Source: Eagles to sign Derrick Burgess |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5919557 |access-date=December 14, 2010 |website=ESPN.com}} He underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee on December 21.{{Cite news |last=Meinke |first=Kyle |date=July 11, 2011 |title=Brandon Graham expects to miss start of NFL season and more notes from Jalen Rose's golf outing |work=AnnArbor.com |url=http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/former-michigan-defensive-end-brandon-graham-expects-to-miss-beginning-of-nfl-season/ |access-date=July 20, 2011}}

He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 28, 2011, before the start of training camp.{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=July 28, 2011 |title=Graham, Justice Placed On PUP |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Graham-Justice-Placed-On-PUP/0bd2cceb-61de-45ed-b0d6-f3f587a3bbd2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616043311/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Graham-Justice-Placed-On-PUP/0bd2cceb-61de-45ed-b0d6-f3f587a3bbd2 |archive-date=June 16, 2012 |access-date=July 28, 2011 |website=philadelphiaeagles.com}} He was removed from the physically unable to perform list so he could return to practice on October 24 and was activated on November 5, 2011.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=November 5, 2011 |title=Eagles activate Brandon Graham |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eagles-activate-brandon-graham |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}}

In the 2012 season, Graham appeared in 16 games and started six. He finished with 5.5 sacks, 38 total tackles, one pass defended, and two forced fumbles.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In 2013, he moved from defensive end to linebacker.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=March 1, 2013 |title=Brandon Graham expects to move to outside linebacker |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brandon-graham-expects-to-move-to-outside-linebacker |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=NBCSports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Raanan |first=Jordan |date=April 3, 2013 |title=Brandon Graham prepares to play outside linebacker for Eagles |url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/04/brandon_graham_prepares_to_pla.html |access-date=May 31, 2013 |website=NJ.com}} Many people had predicted he would become a linebacker at the professional level back when he was still in college.{{cite web|url=http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-football/at-linebacker-or-defensive-end-brandon-graham-should-make-an-impact-in-nfl/|title=NFL draft: At linebacker or defensive end, Brandon Graham should make an impact in NFL|access-date=May 31, 2013|date=April 21, 2010|work=AnnArbor.com|author=Birkett, Dave}} He finished the 2013 season with three sacks, 20 total tackles, and one forced fumble in 16 games.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2014 season, Graham finished with 5.5 sacks, 47 total tackles, and four forced fumbles in 16 games and one start.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His four forced fumbles finished fourth in the NFL.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/leaders.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

After coming close to signing with the New York Giants in 2015, Graham signed a 4-year $26 million contract with $14 million guaranteed with the Eagles to remain with the team.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150310_Eagles_bringing_back_Brandon_Graham__Frank_Gore_backs_out_of_deal.html|title=Eagles bringing back Brandon Graham; Frank Gore backs out of deal|access-date=March 13, 2015|date=March 10, 2015|work=Philly.com|author=McLane, Jeff}} In the 2015 season, Graham finished with 6.5 sacks, 51 total tackles, and one pass defended in 16 games and ten starts.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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He posted 59 tackles, two forced fumbles, and 5.5 sacks for the 2016 Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Following the 2016 NFL season, in which he moved back to defensive end under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, he was named to the 2016 All-Pro 2nd Team by the Associated Press.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Eagles-DE-Brandon-Graham-named-second-team-All-Pro.html|title=Eagles DE Brandon Graham named second-team All-Pro|access-date=January 12, 2017|date=January 6, 2017|website=Philly.com|author=Berman, Zach}} He was also named a first team All-Pro by Pro Football Focus and All-National Football Conference (NFC) by the Pro Football Writers Association.{{cite web|url= https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-2016-pff-all-pro-team/|title=2016 NFL All-Pro Team|access-date=February 11, 2017|date=January 4, 2017|website=ProFootballFocus.com|author=Monson, Sam}}{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2017 |title=PFWA 2016 All-NFL, All-AFC and All-NFC teams announced |url=http://www.profootballwriters.org/2017/01/16/pfwa-2016-nfl-afc-nfc-teams-announced/ |access-date=January 18, 2018 |website=Pro Football Writers Association}} and was rated as the ninth best player in the NFL{{Cite web |last=Monson |first=Sam |date=February 11, 2017 |title=Top 101 Players From The 2016 NFL Season |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-top-101-players-from-the-2016-nfl-season/ |access-date=February 11, 2017 |website=ProFootballFocus.com}} by Pro Football Focus. He was ranked 93rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2017-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In his 2017 season debut, he recorded four tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection in the Eagles' 30–17 win over the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins - September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100was.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned multiple performance bonuses for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles when he posted 9.5 sacks and 47 tackles.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Brandon Graham earns performance bonus from Eagles |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/article/brandon-graham-earns-performance-bonus-from-eagles-112819442/ |access-date=January 18, 2018 |website=247Sports.com}} His 9.5 sacks led the team and were a career-high.{{Cite web |title=2017 Philadelphia Eagles Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/2017.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/02/01/brandon-graham-super-bowl/1086260001/|title='Everything has paid off' for ex-Michigan star Graham in Super Bowl LII|access-date=February 6, 2018|date=February 2, 2018|work=Detroit Free Press|author=Birkett, Dave}} During the 2017–18 NFL playoffs, he tallied two tackles for a loss in the final drive against the Atlanta Falcons on January 13.{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2018/01/eagles_brandon_graham_instrumental_to_stopping_fal.html|title=Eagles' Brandon Graham instrumental to stopping Falcons on final drive|access-date=January 18, 2018|date=January 14, 2018|work=NJ.com|author=Lombardo, Matt}} With 2:21 remaining in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII, he strip sacked Tom Brady, forcing a fumble recovered by teammate Derek Barnett. The Eagles won 41–33.{{cite web|url=https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/02/04/sports/super-bowl-patriots-eagles.html|title=Eagles Win First Super Bowl Championship in Thriller|access-date=February 4, 2018|date=February 4, 2018|work=The New York Times|author=Hoffman, Benjamin and Drape, Joe}}{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=February 4, 2018 |title=Philadelphia Eagles knock off Patriots, win Super Bowl |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philadelphia-eagles-knock-off-patriots-win-super-bowl-0ap3000000914459 |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}

On May 16, 2018, it was revealed that Graham underwent ankle surgery earlier in the month, meaning that he missed some offseason practices.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=May 15, 2018 |title=Brandon Graham reportedly recovering from surgery |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-de-graham-reportedly-recovering-from-surgery-0ap3000000933026 |access-date=May 16, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} In 2018, he recorded 39 combined tackles, four sacks, and a forced fumble in 16 games and starts.{{cite news|first=Josh|last=Alper|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-brandon-graham-agree-three-143824627.html|title=Eagles, Brandon Graham agree to three-year extension|access-date=March 6, 2019|date=March 1, 2019|work=Yahoo! Sports|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306112020/https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-brandon-graham-agree-three-143824627.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 1, 2019, Graham signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension with the Eagles through the 2021 season.{{cite web|title=Eagles ink Brandon Graham to three-year extension|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-ink-brandon-graham-to-three-year-extension-0ap3000001019828|author=Bergman, Jeremy|website=NFL.com|date=March 1, 2019}} In week 5 of the 2019 season against the New York Jets, Graham sacked Luke Falk three times in the 31–6 win.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Defense dominates, Eagles rout Jets 31–6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128006 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} In week 8 against the Buffalo Bills, Graham recorded a strip sack on Josh Allen and recovered the ball in the 31–13 win.{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2019 |title=Philadelphia Eagles run over Buffalo Bills in 31–13 win |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128037 |access-date=October 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} He finished the 2019 season with 8.5 sacks, 50 total tackles (35 solo), and one forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2020 season, Graham had eight sacks, 46 total tackles (35 solo), and two forced fumbles in 16 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Brandon Graham 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrahBr99/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2020 season.{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/probowl.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 99th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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Graham signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles on March 15, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Spadaro |first=Dave |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Brandon Graham extends contract, keeps leaders in locker room and stars on field |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/brandon-graham-extends-contract |access-date=March 16, 2021 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}

In Week 2 of the 2021 season, Graham suffered a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on September 21, 2021.{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=September 21, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: Eagles agree to sign G Jack Anderson off the Bills' practice squad |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-eagles-agree-to-sign-jack-anderson-off-the-bills-practice-squad |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}

After recording 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, a pass defended, five quarterback hits and a forced fumble in week three of the 2022 season against the Washington Commanders,{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders - September 25th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202209250was.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Graham was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=September 29, 2022 |title=Brandon Graham named NFC defensive player of the week |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brandon-graham-named-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}} In Week 14, Graham had three sacks, four tackles, and a forced fumble in a 48–22 win over the Giants,{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants - December 11th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202212110nyg.htm |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week, his second of the season.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, Rams QB Baker Mayfield highlight Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-14-trevor-lawrence-baker-mayfield |access-date=August 6, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} Graham helped the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII. It was Graham's second appearance in the Super Bowl. The Eagles lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 10, 2023, Graham re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year contract.{{cite web|title=Brandon Graham will remain an Eagle for the 2023 season|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/brandon-graham-will-remain-an-eagle-for-the-2023-season|first=Dave|last=Spadaro|work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=March 10, 2023|accessdate=March 12, 2023}} At the time, Graham was the longest tenured Eagle with 178 regular-season games played. In 2023, Graham tied Chuck Bednarik for most years as an Eagle with 14 seasons.{{Cite web |last=Berman |first=Zach |last2=Howe |first2=Jeff |date=March 10, 2023 |title=Veteran DE Brandon Graham staying with Eagles on 1-year deal: Why it's big for Philadelphia |url=https://theathletic.com/4295824/2023/03/10/brandon-graham-eagles-contract-extension/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=The Athletic}} On November 26, 2023, Graham passed David Akers' franchise record of 188 regular-season games played for the Eagles.

On March 9, 2024, Graham signed a one-year contract extension with the Eagles.{{cite web|title=Eagles agree to terms with Brandon Graham on a 1-year extension|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-brandon-graham-agree-to-terms-1-year-extension|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=March 9, 2024}} In Week 12, he tore his triceps in the 37-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams, causing him to miss the remainder of the season; prior to the injury, he posted 13 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, 13 QB hurries, and 19 QB pressures.{{cite web |url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2024/11/25/brandon-graham-injury-update-triceps-eagles-week-12-rams/ |title=Eagles pass rusher Brandon Graham out for remainder of season with torn Triceps |date=November 24, 2024 |last=Erby |first=Glenn |website=USA Today}} He was activated off injured reserve on February 8, 2025 in time for Super Bowl LIX.{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=February 8, 2025 |title=Eagles activate Brandon Graham (triceps) off injured reserve; DE available to play in Super Bowl LIX |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-activate-brandon-graham-triceps-off-injured-reserve-de-available-to-play-in-super-bowl-lix |access-date=February 9, 2025 |website=NFL.com}} In Super Bowl LIX, Graham recorded one tackle in 13 snaps on defense as the Eagles won 40–22 over the Kansas City Chiefs. Graham also is one of just four players to appear on both Eagles Super Bowl-winning teams, along with Lane Johnson, Jake Elliott, and Rick Lovato. {{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIX - Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles - February 9th, 2025 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202502090phi.htm |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} However, Graham also re-tore his triceps during the game and underwent surgery shortly thereafter.{{Cite web|title=Report: Brandon Graham re-tore his triceps in the Super Bowl|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-brandon-graham-re-tore-his-triceps-in-the-super-bowl|access-date=March 11, 2025|website=nbcsports.com|language=en}}

During a press conference on March 18, 2025, Graham announced his retirement from professional football.{{Cite news |last=Kubena |first=Brooks |last2=Kraft |first2=R. J. |date=2025-03-18 |title=Eagles’ Brandon Graham announces retirement after 15 seasons |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6211474/2025/03/18/eagles-brandon-graham-retirement/ |access-date=2025-03-18 |work=The New York Times |language= |issn=0362-4331}}

Graham is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Jon |date=February 4, 2025 |title=Eagles legend Brandon Graham likely to return for Super Bowl as he keeps 'serving God' |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2025/02/04/eagles-brandon-graham-super-bowl-serving-god/ |access-date=10 February 2025 |website=Sports Spectrum}} He is married to Carlyne Graham.{{cite web|url=http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/151426/graham-brandon.pdf |title=55 Brandon Graham |access-date=March 24, 2015 |publisher=Philadelphia Eagles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402091333/http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/151426/graham-brandon.pdf |archive-date=April 2, 2015 }}

In 2022, Graham provided vocals on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas.{{Cite web |last=Al-Khateeb |first=Zac |date=November 26, 2022 |title='A Philly Special Christmas': What to know about Eagles, Jason Kelce's Christmas album |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-christmas-album-philly-special-jason-kelce/juovj311bpf1vjaec33mvqgz |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=Sporting News |language=en-us}}

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