Early Life
Graf was raised in Madison, Wisconsin. While in the Madison Public Schools, he was active in swimming (Parkcrest Penguins), track and field, hockey, and football. Graf graduated in 1982 from James Madison Memorial High School.
He is the youngest of three sons of Dr. Richard and Barbara Graf. His older brothers include Andrew (Tex) Graf (M.D., Madison, Wisconsin) and William (Bill) Graf (D.D.S., Middleton/Madison, Wisconsin). His father, Richard Graf, is still a practicing physician (Urology) and works with his oldest son, Andrew. William is a partner in First Choice Dental, with a specializing in cosmetic dentistry. Both of Rick’s parents graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
While in the Madison Public Schools, Graf was active in age-group swimming (for the Mighty Parkcrest Penguins), track and field, youth and high school hockey and football. Graf graduated (1982) from James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. Madison Memorial High School also produced another NFL player, Tyrone Braxton (Denver Broncos 1987-1999, with one year in Miami).
During his high school career, Graf was an All-State linebacker in football. He also played on the third line (left wing) for the Madison Memorial Spartans who finished second in the 1982 Wisconsin state hockey tournament. Graf also competed in track and field as a sprinter and 110-meter high hurdler.
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