Dolphins' Kenneth Grant Calls Himself 'A Culture Changer' Ahead of Rookie Minicamp
Ahead of the first practice as a member of the Dolphins organization, Grant was interviewed by reporters. Grant shared a strong message on his mindset as a member of the Dolphins.
Advertisement
"They brought me in here because they saw something in my game that translates to the NFL ... me personally - I'm a culture changer," Grant said, per ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques.
Grant calls himself a "culture changer" and sends a strong message to his new team. Coming in as a rookie and having that level of confidence in yourself is an excellent sign for the Dolphins' new defensive tackle.
Coming off an impressive 2024 season at Michigan, Grant was getting first-round buzz. He had been getting a lot of attention not just for his play, but also for his size and athleticism.
Grant is 6-foot-4 and 344 pounds, and if he had done the NFL Scouting Combine, scouts believed he would've put together an impressive showing.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (DL12) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In 2024, Grant was named a third-team Associated Press All-American and second-team All-Big Ten. He had 32 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks to go with five pass breakups.
Advertisement
His production as a defensive tackle was among the best in the 2025 draft class, and he was drafted only behind his college teammates, Mason Graham, among all the defensive tackles.
There is a lot of pressure on Grant to produce right away. The Dolphins needed defensive line help badly, and Grant is meant to solve that issue.
It's a lot on the plate for Grant in his first year, but his strong message to get ahead of his first practice as a member of the Dolphins instills confidence in his ability to thrive in that role.
Related: Dolphins Sign Former Long-Time Patriots Special Teamer
Related: Dolphins Trade Idea Nets Eight-Interception Buccaneers Cornerback
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Rams sign QB for reunion after stints in CFL, UFL
The Los Angeles Rams have brought back a familiar face. On Monday, they announced the signing of quarterback Dresser Winn. Winn will be in his third stint with the Rams. He was initially there in 2023 after playing in college at UT-Martin. From there, he spent time in Canada with the Edmonton Elks. Winn came back to the practice squad in L.A. but was waived at roster cuts in 2024. This spring, he played for the Memphis Showboats of the UFL, throwing three touchdowns compared to four interceptions across four starts. MORE: Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders could be subject to a 'second draft' Now, Winn is back with the Rams, who are clearly fond of him. L.A. has Matthew Stafford starting with Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett behind him. It'd be tough for Winn to beat out any of those guys for a spot on the depth chart when the season rolls around. But it's clear he'll have a chance to learn as he goes and potentially get better, which could give Winn a better chance town the road. MORE NFL NEWS: Chiefs enter training camp with a big Travis Kelce worry Jaguars' Travis Hunter plans begin to take shape Philip Rivers makes a heartfelt retirement announcement Raiders' 325-pound rookie is the scariest Wildcat quarterback ever Caleb Williams is in a different kind of spotlight with the Bears Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. has a red flag
Hamilton Spectator
an hour ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Brice Matthews hits first 2 big-league homers, leads Astros past the D-backs 6-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Brice Matthews hit his first two big-league homers and had five RBIs, Christian Walker added an RBI double in his return to Chase Field and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Monday night. Matthews went deep in the second inning with a three-run shot, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead. His two-run homer in the seventh pushed the Astros ahead 6-3. The 23-year-old second baseman is one of the Astros' top prospects and a first-round pick in 2023. The Diamondbacks had their four-game winning streak snapped. Eugenio Suarez hit his NL-leading 36th homer. Arizona's Zac Gallen (7-11) gave up six runs over six innings. He's given up 23 homers this year, which is already the most in a season in his career. Houston lefty Colton Gordon (4-2) gave up three runs — two earned — over 5 2/3 innings. Josh Hader worked the ninth for his 26th save in 27 chances. The D-backs had the tying run at the plate with two outs, but Josh Naylor flied out to right to end the game. Walker had two hits while playing against the D-backs for the first time since he left the team for Houston in free agency during the offseason. He hit 146 homers over eight seasons in Arizona, helping the franchise reach the World Series in 2023. D-backs star Ketel Marte returned to the lineup for the first time since his house was burglarized over the All-Star break . The D-backs left 11 runners on base. Key moment The D-backs loaded the bases with two outs in the sixth, but reliever Bennett Sousa retired Marte on a fly ball to left to end the threat. Key stat Gallen reached 1,000 career strikeouts in the fourth inning. He's the second pitcher who debuted in 2019 to hit the mark, joining Dylan Cease. Up next The Astros send LHP Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.75 ERA) to the mound against Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-6, 5.94) on Tuesday. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
2 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Brice Matthews hits first 2 big-league homers, leads Astros past the D-backs 6-3
PHOENIX (AP) — Brice Matthews hit his first two big-league homers and had five RBIs, Christian Walker added an RBI double in his return to Chase Field and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Monday night. Matthews went deep in the second inning with a three-run shot, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 lead. His two-run homer in the seventh pushed the Astros ahead 6-3. The 23-year-old second baseman is one of the Astros' top prospects and a first-round pick in 2023. The Diamondbacks had their four-game winning streak snapped. Eugenio Suarez hit his NL-leading 36th homer. Arizona's Zac Gallen (7-11) gave up six runs over six innings. He's given up 23 homers this year, which is already the most in a season in his career. Houston lefty Colton Gordon (4-2) gave up three runs — two earned — over 5 2/3 innings. Josh Hader worked the ninth for his 26th save in 27 chances. The D-backs had the tying run at the plate with two outs, but Josh Naylor flied out to right to end the game. Walker had two hits while playing against the D-backs for the first time since he left the team for Houston in free agency during the offseason. He hit 146 homers over eight seasons in Arizona, helping the franchise reach the World Series in 2023. D-backs star Ketel Marte returned to the lineup for the first time since his house was burglarized over the All-Star break. The D-backs left 11 runners on base. The D-backs loaded the bases with two outs in the sixth, but reliever Bennett Sousa retired Marte on a fly ball to left to end the threat. Key stat Gallen reached 1,000 career strikeouts in the fourth inning. He's the second pitcher who debuted in 2019 to hit the mark, joining Dylan Cease. Up next The Astros send LHP Framber Valdez (10-4, 2.75 ERA) to the mound against Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (3-6, 5.94) on Tuesday. ___
