Aaron Graves
Career Summary
Aaron Graves is an Iowa defensive lineman who began his NFL career with Baltimore as a 2026 undrafted rookie.
Graves built a four-year Iowa career before joining the Ravens' 2026 undrafted rookie class.
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Early Life
Graves is from Dayton, Iowa.
Iowa identifies Graves as a native of Dayton, Iowa.
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High School
Graves was a record-setting two-way lineman and multisport athlete in high school.
Iowa reports Graves helped his prep team win its first state title as a senior and finished with school records for career sacks and tackles. He also earned state-level recognition in basketball, wrestling and track.
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College Career
Graves appeared in 52 games and made 26 starts during four seasons at Iowa.
The Ravens credited Graves with 122 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, six passes defended and an interception in his Iowa career. His 2024 season included 33 tackles, eight tackles for loss and six sacks while starting all 13 games at left defensive tackle.
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Path to the NFL
Graves joined Baltimore's 2026 undrafted rookie class after his Iowa career.
Baltimore announced Graves among 19 undrafted rookie free agents signed before the club's 2026 rookie minicamp.
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NFL Career
Graves began his professional opportunity with Baltimore in 2026.
Baltimore signed Graves as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Graves combined football production with major academic honors at Iowa.
Graves was named Academic All-America second team in 2025 after earning a perfect 4.00 GPA, two Academic All-Big Ten honors and Academic All-District recognition. Iowa also named him Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week in 2024 after a two-sack, two-forced-fumble performance against Washington.
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Playing Style
Graves' production reflects an interior defender who created tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles.
At Iowa, Graves produced 25 tackles for loss and 16.5 sacks across 52 games. His 2024 line included six sacks, three forced fumbles and three pass breakups from left defensive tackle.
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