Green Bay Packers Graham was drafted in the fourth round with the 87th overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the
Green Bay Packers. He was the sixth quarterback taken in the draft and the second quarterback taken by the Packers in the draft as
Anthony Dilweg was drafted in the previous round. Graham was traded on draft day to the Washington Redskins for wide receiver
Erik Affholter and two draft picks.
Washington Redskins Graham entered the
Washington Redskins' training camp to battle out
Stan Humphries for the 3rd string quarterback position behind
Doug Williams and
Mark Rypien. He was waived on August 30.
Cleveland Browns Graham was picked up by the
Cleveland Browns and assigned to their developmental squad for the 1989 season. Graham resigned for the 1990 season however a rotator cuff injury placed him on injured reserve for the season.
New York/New Jersey Knights WLAF Graham's greatest professional success came as starting quarterback of the
World League of American Football New York/New Jersey Knights where he started 9 of 10 games played and threw for 2407 yards completing 157 of 272 attempts with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. He added 140 yards rushing on 24 carries and led the Knights into the playoffs where they lost to the eventual league champion
London Monarchs. Graham posted World League postseason record of 399 yards including two touchdowns in the 42-26 loss.
San Diego Chargers For the 1991 season, Graham was signed to the
San Diego Chargers' practice squad following a tour of duty with the WLAF. Graham was promoted to the 47 man roster December 1 after an injury to starting quarterback
John Friesz. The 1992 season gave Graham an opportunity to compete for the starting position with Friesz and
Pat O'Hara, but in the end, Graham was let go in August cut downs.
Indianapolis Colts Graham was briefly picked up by the
Indianapolis Colts on September 17, 1992 following his release from the Chargers. He spent a little over a week with the practice squad before being waived from the squad on September 24.
Seattle Seahawks On October 15, 1992 Graham was picked up by the
Seattle Seahawks and assigned to the practice squad. He was released from the practice squad on November 4.
Atlanta Falcons Following his release from the Seahawks practice squad the
Atlanta Falcons signed Graham to their practice squad November 18, 1992, he was subsequently picked up by Seattle and signed to their active roster.
Seattle Seahawks (second stint) On December 17, 1992 Graham returned to the Seahawks after the retirement of
Rusty Hilger and Graham was the Seahawks 3rd string quarterback behind
Stan Gelbaugh and
Kelly Stouffer. Graham was on and off with the Seahawks through the 1994 season bouncing between the practice squad and inactive roster.
Oakland Raiders Graham's last year in the NFL came with the
Oakland Raiders for the
1995 season. Once
Jeff Hostetler was placed on injured reserve in December Graham was promoted to the third-string quarterback position. He was not retained for the 1996 season ==References==