Ben Mason (American football)

Ben Robert Mason (born May 25, 1999) is an American football fullback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Ben Mason
Mason with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021
No. 38 – Baltimore Ravens
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-25) May 25, 1999
Newtown, Connecticut
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High school:Newtown (Newtown, Connecticut)
College:Michigan
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 184
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life and high school

Mason grew up in 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]

References
  1. "Michigan football's Ben Mason carries tragedy of Sandy Hook massacre". Detroit Free Press. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  2. "Newtown's Mason named state Gatorade Player of Year". The News-Times. December 12, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  3. Stavenhagen, Cody (September 27, 2018). "The legend of Bench Mason". The Athletic. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  4. "Michigan's Ben Mason: His scream scares teammates". Detroit Free Press. April 5, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  5. "Michigan's Ben Mason next in long line of Harbaugh fullbacks". Detroit Free Press. September 22, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  6. "Michigan's Ben Mason puts his weight behind switch to defensive tackle". The Detroit News. August 16, 2019. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  7. Zuke, Ryan (November 20, 2019). "Michigan's Ben Mason is back playing fullback". MLive.com. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  8. "Ben Mason is Michigan's battering ram-in-chief". The Blade. October 30, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  9. Brown, Clifton (May 1, 2021). "Ravens Select Ben Mason With 184th Pick". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  10. "Michigan football FB Ben Mason plans to be 'baddest dude' for Baltimore Ravens". Detroit Free Press. May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  11. "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/21".
  12. Mink, Ryan (August 31, 2021). "Ravens Make Cuts to 53. Here's the Full List". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. "Patriots Claim RB/WR Malcolm Perry Off Waivers from Miami; Place WR N'Keal Harry on IR; Sign Three Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 2, 2021.
  14. "Patriots release OL James Ferentz from the 53-man roster; Release two from the practice squad". Patriots.com. November 8, 2021.
  15. "Bears sign Ben Mason to the practice squad". Windy City Gridiron. SB Nation. December 7, 2021.
  16. "Ravens sign FB/TE Ben Mason, a 2021 draft pick, to reserve/future deal". The Baltimore Sun. January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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