While attending Madison public schools, he was active in swimming, track and field, hockey, and football.
Despite Wisconsin's 3-9 team record, he was named All-Big Ten linebacker by the coaches and media.
[1] During his collegiate years, Graf participated in two college plays: the Sound of Music and Antigone.
He was forced to retire after a severe neck injury suffered in the last pre-season game with the Redskins.
Graf is an active member of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football League Alumni organization.