He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning recognition as a consensus All-American in 2001.

He was selected by the New England Patriots in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft, and also played professionally for the Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints.

During his time there, he played the positions of tight end, outside linebacker, long snapper, and placekicker.

89, the number that former New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro wore during his pro career.

Nicknamed Grahambo, he was a prolific receiver for the Buffaloes, where he also started two games playing fullback during his freshman season before switching to tight end.

He improved greatly in this aspect of his playing and also made himself known as an excellent blocking tight end.

Graham was losing reps to Jared Cook, Craig Stevens and rookie Taylor Thompson.

Tom played professionally for the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs, the San Diego Chargers, and the Buffalo Bills during the course of an eight-year career as a linebacker.