[3][4] In December 2021, he was selected by the Los Angeles Times as the High School Football Player of the Year and named an All-American by MaxPreps.

[13] Graham was named the Defensive Player of the Game in the 2024 Rose Bowl, following a four-tackle performance in the victory against Alabama.

[14] The following week, Michigan won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship in a 34–13 victory over the Washington Huskies.

[15] Entering his junior season, Mason Graham was ranked as the best interior defensive lineman in college football by the media.

[23] In week six versus Washington, Graham blocked a field goal, had two tackles and his third straight game with a sack.

[26][27] Graham also received unanimous All-American honors, named to the first-team by each of the five officially recognized NCAA selectors.