Ta'Quon Graham

Ta'Quon Graham
Graham with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021
Profile
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1998-12-01) December 1, 1998
Killeen, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High schoolTemple (Temple, Texas)
CollegeTexas (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 5th round, 148th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles84
Sacks1
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ta'Quon Graham (born December 1, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns.[1] He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		292 lb
(132 kg)		35 in
(0.89 m)		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		7 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(2.16 m)		4.88 s1.67 s2.73 s4.68 s7.31 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		32 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3][4][5]

Atlanta Falcons

Graham was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round, 148th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[6] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Atlanta on June 15, 2021.[7]

In 2021, he played in 13 games and started 5 and was inactive for 4 games. He had 15 tackles, 2 TFLs and 2 QB hits while playing about 1/3 of defensive downs for Atlanta.

In 2022, he was a larger part of the defense and played in 11 games and started 9 before he was placed on injured reserve on November 21 with a knee injury and missing the rest of the season.[8] He recorded career high numbers of 34 tackles, 8 QB Hits and a fumble and fumble recovery for 19 yards; as well as TFL.

In 2023, he played in 15 games, was inactive for 2 and started 2. He forced his 1st career fumble and recorded his first sack, while also recording 23 tackles, a TFL and QB hit.

In 2024, he again has his season shortened, this time by an injured pectoral muscle.[9] Prior to that he had 12 tackles and a QB hit in 10 games with no starts.

On March 17, 2025, Graham re-signed with the Falcons.[10] He was placed on injured reserve to begin the year due to an undisclosed injury.[11] Graham was activated on October 18, ahead of the team's Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.[12] He was released on November 5.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 8, 2025, Graham was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[14]

On March 2, 2026, Graham re-signed with the Eagles.[15] He was released on August 2.[16]

References

  1. ↑ Infante, Jacob (April 21, 2021). "Meet Ta'Quon Graham, Texas' versatile DL standout". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Ta'Quon Graham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Ta'Quon Graham College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Draft Tracker 2021". NFL.com. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Ta'Quon Graham 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ Conway, Kelsey (May 1, 2021). "Falcons draft DT Ta'Quan Graham in fifth round of NFL Draft". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  7. ↑ Levine, Ben (June 15, 2021). "Falcons Sign Five Draft Picks". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  8. ↑ Choate, Dave (November 21, 2022). "Kyle Pitts, Ta'Quon Graham placed on IR". The Falcoholic. SB Nation. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Goes on IR due to pectoral injury". Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ Waack, Terrin (March 17, 2025). "Falcons re-sign DT Ta'Quon Graham". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Falcons' Ta'Quon Graham: Starting season on IR". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Falcons activate Ta'Quon Graham, place Clark Phillips III on IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ Waack, Terrin (November 5, 2025). "Falcons sign veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. ↑ "Eagles sign DT Ta'Quon Graham, release OLB Antwaun Powell-Ryland from the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 8, 2025.
  15. ↑ Erby, Glenn. "Eagles sign defensive tackle Ta'Quon Graham ahead of free agency". Eagles Wire. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Eagles waive DE Ta'Quon Graham". August 2, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
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