The Ta’Quon Graham era may finally be upon us.
Once regarded as the most highly-ranked defensive addition to Tom Herman’s transitional class in 2017, Graham has largely spent the previous two seasons in a reserve role, learning from the likes of NFL-caliber talents in Poona Ford, Chris Nelson, and Charles Omenihu.
“With Poona, from his demeanor,” Graham told the media on Sunday of what he learned from previous leaders along the defensive line. “He made plays and got up and acted like he’s been there before. Silent leadership; he leads by action and not by words.