Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, a projected first-round pick and the No. 25 player on ’s Big Board, has declared for the NFL Draft. Grant joined forces with Mason Graham over the past three years to give Michigan one of the most dominant interior defensive lines in college football.

He will not play in Michigan's bowl game, the Reliaquest Bowl against Alabama, to focus on preparation for the next level as a projected first-round pick. "... To my teammates, brothers and all of my friends,

Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, an All-Big Ten second-team selection this season, has declared for the NFL Draft. Grant joins fellow defensive tackle Mason Graham, cornerback Will Johnson, tight end Colston Loveland, and running back Donovan Edwards as early departures.