Ben Mason (American football) explained

Ben Mason
Position:Fullback
Tight end
Birth Date:25 May 1999
Birth Place:Newtown, Connecticut, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:265
High School:Newtown
College:Michigan (2017–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:5
Draftpick:184
Pastteams:
Pfr:MasoBe00

Ben Robert Mason (born May 25, 1999) is an American football fullback and tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Mason was born in Framingham Massachusetts and later moved to Newtown, Connecticut and attended Newtown High School.[1] Mason was named the Connecticut Gatorade Football Player of the Year after rushing for 719 yards and 11 touchdowns with 15 receptions for 188 yards and three touchdowns on offense and recording 63 tackles with two interceptions and two forced fumbles on defense.[2]

College career

Mason played in every game of his freshman season at Michigan on special teams and also rushed for two touchdowns as a fullback.[3] As a sophomore, he saw significant playing time as a fullback and rushed for 80 yards and seven touchdowns on 33 carries with one reception for 15 yards and seven tackles on special teams.[4] He scored three touchdowns in Michigan's 56-10 win over Nebraska to begin conference play.[5] Mason was moved to the defensive tackle position during spring practices and began his junior year as a starter.[6] He was moved back to fullback and tight end one month into the season and was used primarily as a blocker.[7] [8] Mason caught two passes for 17 yards and one touchdown as a senior.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Mason was selected in the fifth round with the 184th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[9] [10] On May 12, 2021, Mason signed with the Ravens.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[12]

New England Patriots

On September 1, 2021, the New England Patriots signed Mason to their practice squad.[13] He was released on November 8, 2021.[14]

Chicago Bears

On December 7, 2021, the Chicago Bears signed Mason to their practice squad.[15]

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On January 21, 2022, Mason signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens.[16] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17] [18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2023.

On August 29, 2023, Mason was waived by the Ravens and re-signed to the practice squad.[19] [20] He was released from the practice squad on September 26, 2023.[21] On December 20, 2023, Mason was re-signed to the Ravens practice squad.[22] On Saturday January 6, 2024, Mason would make his NFL Debut with the Ravens while playing against the Steelers in week 18 of the NFL Season. Mason played on special teams and recorded no tackles in this game. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[23]

Los Angeles Chargers

On April 2, 2024, Mason signed a contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[24] He was waived on August 13, 2024.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seidel . Jeff . April 8, 2017 . Michigan football's Ben Mason carries tragedy of Sandy Hook massacre . April 12, 2021 . Detroit Free Press.
  2. Web site: December 12, 2016 . Newtown's Mason named state Gatorade Player of Year . April 12, 2021 . The News-Times.
  3. Web site: Stavenhagen . Cody . September 27, 2018 . The legend of Bench Mason . April 12, 2021 . The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Sang . Orion . April 5, 2019 . Michigan's Ben Mason: His scream scares teammates . April 12, 2021 . Detroit Free Press.
  5. Web site: Sang . Orion . September 22, 2018 . Michigan's Ben Mason next in long line of Harbaugh fullbacks . April 12, 2021 . Detroit Free Press.
  6. Web site: Chengelis . Angelique S. . August 16, 2019 . Michigan's Ben Mason puts his weight behind switch to defensive tackle . April 12, 2021 . The Detroit News.
  7. Web site: Zuke . Ryan . November 20, 2019 . Michigan's Ben Mason is back playing fullback . April 12, 2021 . MLive.com.
  8. Web site: Rowland . Kyle . October 30, 2020 . Ben Mason is Michigan's battering ram-in-chief . April 12, 2021 . The Blade.
  9. Web site: Brown . Clifton . May 1, 2021 . Ravens Select Ben Mason With 184th Pick . May 23, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  10. Web site: Sabin . Rainer . May 1, 2020 . Michigan football FB Ben Mason plans to be 'baddest dude' for Baltimore Ravens . May 3, 2021 . Detroit Free Press.
  11. Web site: Levine . Ben . May 12, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21 . May 23, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  12. Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 31, 2021 . Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List . May 23, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. Web site: September 2, 2021 . Patriots Claim RB/WR Malcolm Perry Off Waivers from Miami; Place WR N'Keal Harry on IR; Sign Three Players to the Practice Squad . May 23, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  14. Web site: November 8, 2021 . Patriots release OL James Ferentz from the 53-man roster; Release two from the practice squad . May 23, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  15. Web site: Wiltfong Jr. . Lester A. . December 7, 2021 . Bears sign Ben Mason to the practice squad . May 23, 2023 . Windy City Gridiron . SB Nation.
  16. Web site: Shaffer . Jonas . January 21, 2022 . Ravens sign FB/TE Ben Mason, a 2021 draft pick, to reserve/future deal . January 21, 2022 . The Baltimore Sun.
  17. Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 30, 2022 . Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53 . May 23, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  18. Web site: Mink . Ryan . August 31, 2022 . Ravens Set Initial Practice Squad . May 23, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  19. Web site: 10 Takeaways From Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 29, 2023.
  20. Web site: Ravens Add One More, Practice Squad Now Full. Mink, Ryan. BaltimoreRavens.com. August 31, 2023.
  21. Web site: Ravens Sign Tarik Black, Dontay Demus Jr. to Practice Squad. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. September 26, 2023.
  22. Web site: Erby . Glenn . 2023-12-20 . Ravens sign TE Ben Mason to the practice squad . 2023-12-21 . Yahoo! Sports . en-US.
  23. Web site: Ravens Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Deals . Baltimore Ravens. January 29, 2024. Mink, Ryan.
  24. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers Sign Ben Mason . 2024-04-02 . Chargers.com . en-US.
  25. Web site: Ben Mason: Waived with injury . 2024-08-13 . cbssports.com . en-US.

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