Kenneth Grant is a defensive tackle who plied his trade with the Michigan Wolverines from 2022 to 2024. Kenneth Grant began his high school football career at Merrillville High School, where he played both as the defensive and offensive lineman. He had a spectacular high school career, leading Merrillville to three consecutive state championships. Grant was credited with 38 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 12 quarterback hurries during his senior year. He was a consensus three-star recruit and was ranked the 441st overall player nationally in the 2022 recruiting class.
The 6-foot-4, 339-pound Merrillville native chose to sign with the University of Michigan over offers from Arizona State, Cincinnati, Illinois, LSU, Nebraska, Ohio State, Purdue, and Wisconsin, among others (via 247Sports). In his freshman season, Grant saw action in all 14 games along the defensive line and recorded eight tackles. The following year, Grant helped Michigan win the National Championship. Grant appeared in all 15 games on the defensive line and registered 29 tackles with five for loss, including six quarterback hurries and five pass breakups. Following his junior campaign, Grant announced himself for the 2025 NFL Draft in December 2024.
Kenneth Grant's NIL deals
Kenneth Grant has signed NIL deals with Champions Circle and Top Tier Authentics as of April 2025. (via On3).
Kenneth Grant's NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 5/05/24 | Champions Circle |
| 12/29/23 | Top Tier Authentics |
| 11/30/23 | Michigan Football Signing Event |
Kenneth Grant's notable NIL deals
Champions Circle
Kenneth Grant signed an NIL deal with Champions Circle on May 05, 2024. Champions Circle is the NIL collective of the student-athletes of the University of Michigan. The deal was announced through an X post on the official Champions Circle X account.
Top Tier Authentics
Grant penned an NIL deal with Top Tier Authentics on December 29, 2023.
FAQs on Kenneth Grant
A. Kenneth Grant is in his junior year at Michigan as of April 2025.
