Aaron Graves (born July 14, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa.
Early life Graves attended Southeast Valley High School, where he participated in football, basketball, track and field, and wrestling. As a freshman, he tallied 67 tackles with 15 being for a loss, and ten sacks. As a senior, Graves totaled 18.5 tackles for loss, and eight and a half sacks. He was named the MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year. Graves committed to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
College career Graves made his collegiate debut in week 2 of the 2022 season versus Iowa State. He finished his freshman season in 2022 notching 15 tackles with six being for a loss, and three sacks. In 2023, Graves 37 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, two and a half sacks, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble.
Professional career
Baltimore Ravens Graves signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2026. On August 30, Graves was waived.
Houston Texans On September 30, 2026, Graves was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad.
References
External links Houston Texans bio Iowa Hawkeyes bio