Lance Mason (American football)
American football player (born 2003)
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Lance P. Mason (born September 19, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Garland, Texas, U.S.
| No. 45 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 19, 2003 Garland, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rockwall-Heath (Heath, Texas) |
| College |
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| NFL draft | 2026 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
Mason attended Rockwall-Heath High School in Heath, Texas, and committed to play college football for the Missouri State Bears.[1]
College career
Missouri State
In three years at Missouri State from 2022 to 2024, Mason totaled 56 receptions for 800 yards and eight touchdowns, earning an honorable mention All-American nod from the Associated Press in 2024.[2][3] After the 2024 season, Mason entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]
Wisconsin
Mason transferred to play for the Wisconsin Badgers.[5] In week 2 of the 2025 season, he hauled in seven passes for 102 yards and a touchdown in a win over Middle Tennessee.[6] In week 3, Mason brought in two passes for 30 yards in a loss to Alabama.[7] In week 4, he totaled five receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown against Maryland.[8] Mason finished the 2025 season with 30 receptions for 398 yards and four touchdowns, earning second-team all-Big Ten honors.[9]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | 31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) | 10 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 4+1⁄4 in (1.94 m) | 4.71 s | 1.67 s | 2.64 s | 4.36 s | 7.45 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) | 22 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Seattle Seahawks
Mason was signed by the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL draft.[12] He was waived on August 6.[13]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On August 7, 2026, Mason was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[14]