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Breaking the family mold turns into a fruitful career

Ty Graham wears No. 10 on his back as he lines up for the snap among his teammates, patiently waiting and looking for the next big defensive break.

The Kibbie Dome is in an uproar, all eyes are on the gridiron as the defense takes the field. The festivities in the stands don’t phase the 6-foot, 217- pound junior — Graham remains poised under the bright lights of college football Saturday.

Where others might unhinge, Graham finds a comfortable familiarity in a position he has seen all of his life — as many coaches’ sons do.

“Everywhere I’ve gone, if you heard the last name Graham, it was around football,” Graham said.