How Acquired: Drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft (21st overall).

Pro Career:
(2002-Present) New England Patriots:
Primarily used a blocker in most formations for the Patriots, Graham has shown the ability to show up in the passing game. Perhaps his biggest moment came against the Atlanta Falcons 10/9/2005, when he hurdled a block by Stephen Neal on a screen pass, then rumbled down the sideline to score while being tackled by a group of Falcons defenders. Graham finished with a career-best 119 yards on 5 receptions and one touchdown.

Considered as one of the best blockers on the team by his teammates, Graham uses his physical strength to destroy would-be tacklers at the point of attack. On the Patriots trademark runs up the middle, Graham comes in motion from the end "wham block" the linebacker who fills the hole.

College: Colorado
Recipient of the John Mackey Award honoring the country’s top tight end. During his career he caught 106 receptions for 1,543 yards (14.6 avg.) and 11 touchdowns. 2001 (Senior): Earned the John Mackey Award ... Voted Unanimous All-American and All-Big 12 Conference first-team selection … 2000 (Junior): Earned honorable mention All-American from the Football News, and was a unanimous second-team All-Big 12 Conference choice. 1999 (Sophomore): Earned third-team All-Big 12 Conference honors from the league’s coaches, and second-team honors from the Kansas City Star ... 1998 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in every game, including a pair of starts at fullback.

Personal: Born Daniel Graham, November 16, 1978 in Torrance, California. His father, Tom, played at Oregon for the Ducks, and in the NFL with the Denver Broncos (1972-74). His twin brother, Josh, played at North Carolina for the Tarheels. His other brother, Phillip, played defensive back at Colorado State in the 1980s. Attended Thomas Jefferson High (Denver, CO). Won the Randy Brewer Award as a senior, for being the most inspirational player Lettered in both basketball and football. Attended University of Colorado where he majored in ethnic studies.

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