Mason Fairchild Explained

Mason Fairchild
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Number:82
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:30 August 2001[1]
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:260
High School:Andale (Andale, Kansas)
College:Kansas (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
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Status:Active
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Mason Fairchild (born August 30, 2001) is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played in college at Kansas.

Early life

Fairchild grew up in Andale, Kansas and attended Andale High School. In Fairchild's high school career he played both ways racking up 630 yards and 35 tackles.[2] Fairchild would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Kansas.[3] [4]

College career

In Fairchild's first season in 2019, he caught two passes for 32 yards.[5] In the 2020 season, Fairchild would haul in five receptions for 57 yards.[6] In week eleven of the 2021 season, Fairchild would bring in two receptions for 31 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped the Jayhawks stun Texas 57–56.[7] [8] Fairchild would finish the 2021 season with 13 receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown.[9] In week six of the 2022 season, Fairchild would have an excellent performance, making three catches for 80 yards and a touchdown, but Kansas would narrowly fall to TCU 38–31.[10] [11] In the following week, in week seven, Fairchild would have another amazing showing, hauling in six passes for 106 yards and two touchdown, but again the Jayhawks would fall, this time to Oklahoma 52–42.[12] [13] Fairchild would have another great game in the 2022 Liberty Bowl, where he brought in six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown, but the Jayhawks could not pull off the win, losing 55–53 in triple overtime against Arkansas.[14] [15] Fairchild would finish his breakout 2022 season with 35 receptions for 443 yards and six touchdowns.[16] For his performance on the season, Fairchild was named second team all Big-12.[17] [18] Ahead of the 2023 season, Fairchild was named a preseason third-team all-Big 12 selection by Phil Steele and Athlon Sports.[19] [20] Fairchild would also be named to the John Mackey Award watch list, which is given to the nation's best tight end.[21] [22]

Professional career

On August 3, 2024, Fairchild signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[23] He was waived by the Saints on August 7,[24] but re–signed with the team on August 14.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mason Fairchild Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College. pro-football-reference.com. November 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Kirby . Jon . Mason Fairchild decides to stay home, commits to Kansas . Rivals.com . 9 December 2018 . 22 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Barber . Hayden . Making history: One of Kansas' best high school football classes commits on signing day . The Wichita Eagle . 22 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Smith . Benton . In-state recruits Jayden Russell and Mason Fairchild commit to Les Miles and KU football . KU Sports . 22 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Mason Fairchild 2019 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 22 August 2023.
  6. Web site: Mason Fairchild 2020 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 22 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Kansas snaps losing skid and stuns Texas 57-56 in OT . CBS Sports . 22 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Guskey . Jordan . Kansas football beat Texas in overtime. Here's what we learned from the Jayhawks' upset . The Topeka Capital-Journal . 22 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Mason Fairchild 2021 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 22 August 2023.
  10. Web site: Swaffar . Nathan . Tight end Mason Fairchild 'made some big plays' on his way to a career performance vs TCU . 247Sports . 22 August 2023.
  11. Web site: Guskey . Jordan . Recap: Kansas football loses 38-31 against TCU in Big 12 Conference matchup . The Topeka Capital-Journal . 22 August 2023.
  12. Web site: Bedore . Gary . Oklahoma beats No. 19 Kansas 52-42 in Big 12 football game . The Kansas City Star . 22 August 2023.
  13. Web site: Gabriel helps Sooners top No. 19 Kansas, end skid at 3 games . CBS Sports . 22 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Guskey . Jordan . KU football vs. Arkansas recap: Razorbacks win 55-53 in 3 overtimes in Liberty Bowl . The Topeka Capital-Journal . 22 August 2023.
  15. Web site: Kansas rallies, but Arkansas wins Liberty Bowl 55-53 in 3OTs . CBS Sports . 22 August 2023.
  16. Web site: Mason Fairchild 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 22 August 2023.
  17. Web site: 2022 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced . Big-12 Conference . 30 November 2022 . 22 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Tait . Matt . KU's Cobee Bryant named first-team all-Big 12 by league's coaches; 8 other Jayhawks also honored . KU Sports . 22 August 2023.
  19. Web site: Weber . Alex . Phil Steele releases 2023 preseason All-Big 12 team . On3.com . 8 July 2023 . 22 August 2023.
  20. Web site: Lassan . Steven . Big 12 Football 2023 All-Conference Team . Athlon Sports . 22 May 2023 . 22 August 2023.
  21. Mitts . Andy . Preseason Recognition Continues to Pile Up For Jayhawks . Sports Illustrated . 12 August 2023 . 22 August 2023.
  22. Web site: Fair . Daniel . Andale native, KU tight end added to prestigious award watch list . KSN . 5 August 2023 . 22 August 2023.
  23. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 3, 2024.
  24. Web site: Mason Fairchild: Gets let go. August 16, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  25. Web site: Saints bring back TE Mason Fairchild, waive rookie DT Kyler Baugh. August 16, 2024. saintswire.usatoday.com. en.

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