Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Ben Mason was born May 25, 1999 in Newtown, Connecticut. He is a fullback in the National Football League.

Mason attended Newtown High School. 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.

Mason played in every game of his freshman season on special teams and also rushed for two touchdowns as a fullback. 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. He scored three touchdowns in Michigan's 56-10 win over Nebraska to begin conference play. Mason was moved to the defensive tackle position during spring practices and began his junior year as a starter. He was moved back to fullback and tight end one month into the season and was used primarily as a blocker. Mason caught two passes for 17 yards and one touchdown as a senior. Mason was selected in the 5th round with the 184th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.