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Big workload this year, and totaled 500+ yards in last two games of season. We'll see how he performs at combine, but this is one tough runner.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn tailback Tre Mason is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
The Heisman Trophy finalist announced his decision on Thursday. Mason says he's "a dream chaser, and I'm trying to turn this dream into a reality."
Mason broke Bo Jackson's 28-year-old school single-season record with 1,816 yards. He also ran for 24 touchdowns.
Mason rushed for 195 yards and scored two touchdowns in Monday night's BCS championship game against Florida State Monday night. His tackle-breaking 37-yard run with 1:19 left gave the Tigers the lead before losing 34-31.
Mason is projected as a likely mid-round draft pick.

 
If they're projecting him 3rd round, something is wrong, imo.

Browns should jump all over this guy in the early 2nd round to ensure his services.

1st rnd, grab Watkins, then o-line, then Mason.

Tell me why they shouldnt.

 
Could it be that the advisory board is onboard with the devaluation of the position? What was before a (mid) 1st round position is now 2nd round etc?

 
Something I'm discussing elsewhere but figure this place will have 10x the responses/information.

I've watched a fair amount of Auburn football this year. Was it just a product of the offense they ran that caused him to not be much of a pass catcher?

I'm guessing that at the next level he is going to need to be able to pass protect (something that was defined as a weakness of his coming into Auburn) and catch the ball out of the backfield.

Anyone that has watched more tape on him than me have any feedback on his pass-catching?

 
nirad3 said:
Was it just a product of the offense they ran that caused him to not be much of a pass catcher?
I dont think so. Impossible to have 800+ carries and only 31 catches if you have good talent at it.

And they have other Rbs who get used far more a s receiver when they get play time.

 
2014 NFL Draft: Tre Mason, No. 2 RB, bolting Auburn for NFL


By Derek Harper | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com

January 9, 2014 4:25 pm ET

Auburn Tigers running back Tre Mason became the latest underclassmen to announce he will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2014 NFL Draft.

The 5-foot-9, 205-pound junior is the No. 2 running back and No. 49 overall prospect this year, according to NFLDraftScout.com ratings. He is currently projected as a second round prospect rated behind only Arizona junior Ka'Deem Carey (No. 42 overall) among running backs.

Mason is shorter than ideal, but makes up for it with a powerful lower body. He is a decisive one-cut runner who attacks the hole and shows vision to set up his blocks. With a pair of massive performances in the SEC Championship Game and the BCS title game to close out his career, Mason could rise up draft boards quickly if he runs well in pre-draft workouts. He is currently believed to run the 40-yard dash in the 4.5-second range.

Mason broke Bo Jackson's single-season rushing record on his last carry at Auburn in Monday's BCS title game loss to Florida State, led the SEC in rushing and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

"After all the thought, talking to family and friends, I talked to my mom and dad, went over it a lot with them," Mason said. "I'm going to declare for the 2014 NFL Draft."

"I just came in here wanting to be the best," Mason said. "Breaking Bo Jackson's record was a goal of mine from the time the season started, and I believe God blessed me with the opportunity to do that."

Mason leaves Auburn after rushing for more than a 1,000 yards each of the past two seasons, including his 1,816 yards this season, a mark that broke Jackson's record of 1,786 yards set in 1983.

Mason is the second Auburn player to announce he is leaving early for the NFL. Offensive tackle Greg Robinson said Tuesday he will enter the draft.

Auburn is now projected to lose three offensive starters -- Mason, Robinson and senior fullback Jay Prosch -- from a unit that led the nation in rushing and broke school records for total offense, rushing offense, rushing attempts and plays from scrimmage. All of them helped Auburn finish with a 12-2 record and a No. 2 national ranking after losing to Florida State 34-31 in Monday night's BCS title game.

Mason rushed for 195 yards Monday, including a 37-yard touchdown run late in the game that broke Jackson's record.
 
NFLDraftScout.com and CBSSports.com scouting report:

Tre Mason, RB
Overview

The highly athletic Mason was born into a musical family as his father, Vincent, is a member of the hip-hop group "De La Soul." Tre quickly found his mark in football, however, growing up in Palm Beach, Fla.

He rushed for 1,643 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior in 2010 and was rated as the No. 14 running back recruit in the nation by Rivals.com.

Mason wasted no time making an impact at Auburn, rushing for 161 yards on 28 carries while leading the Tigers with 633 yards on 24 kickoff returns. He took over a more prominent role entering the 2012 season, and became a starter at midseason. Mason went on to lead the team with 1,002 rushing yards and was the first non-quarterback to lead Auburn in total offense for a season since Bo Jackson in 1985.

That set the stage for Mason to attack more of Jackson's entries in the Auburn record books as a junior. He went on to break Jackson's single-season rushing record on his last carry at Auburn in the BCS title game loss to Florida State, led the SEC in rushing and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

With a pair of monster performances to close out his 2013 season, Mason decided to jump on the opportunity to enter the 2014 NFL Draft.

"After all the thought, talking to family and friends, I talked to my mom and dad, went over it a lot with them," Mason said Jan. 9. "I'm going to declare for the 2014 NFL Draft."

"I just came in here wanting to be the best," Mason said. "Breaking Bo Jackson's record was a goal of mine from the time the season started, and I believe God blessed me with the opportunity to do that."

Mason leaves Auburn after rushing for more than a 1,000 yards each of the past two seasons, including his 1,816 yards this season, a mark that broke Jackson's record of 1,786 yards set in 1983.

At 5-10 and 205 pounds, Mason doesn't have a prototypical frame for his style of running, but he pounds the ball like he's 25 pounds heavier with his compact build and low pad level.

Analysis

POSITIVES: Possesses a high-cut frame and a powerful lower body. Unlike many "smallish" backs, the compactly-built Mason doesn't waste a lot of time dancing behind the line of scrimmage. Quick feet. He's a decisive, one-cut runner who attacks the hole, whether it comes as a running back or as a returner. He shows vision in setting up blocks while on the move rather than attempting to make defenders miss with agility.

NEGATIVES: Shorter than ideal. Enough juice to go the distance but is a one-speed runner who lacks an elite second gear to pull away. Has shown good hands as a return man, but not used prominently as a receiver in Auburn's scheme. Durability may be a concern considering his physical running style and "smallish" stature.

COMPARES TO: Ray Rice, Ravens - Mason's compact build, vision and ability to cut and go with underrated power is reminiscent of a young Rice. Much of Rice's success at Rutgers and since with the Ravens has come from a traditional I-formation attack.

--Dane Brugler/Rob Rang (12/9/13)
The breaking of Bo Jackson's record should come with an asterisk (shorter season, etc.)

 
if they Giants can snag him in the second round , and many are projecting that's where he'll go, I'd do cartwheels on Rt 3 outside Metlife Stadium.this kid can flat-out play..tough inside runner.bell cow type of back..you don't need to muck around with Andre Brown and David Wilson anymore ( Wilson's injury might be career threatening, anyways).

against superbly talented defenses,he was a beast..

avergaed 5.7ypc against 'Bama, 6.6 against Missouri, 5.7 against Fl State, 4.3 against Georgia, 5.9 against Tenn, 5.3 v Arkansas, 5.1 against LSU..

I'm sure he can catch, but is/was that a big part of the Auburn offense? probably not..hands down, he was the best player on the field in the Fl St game..

 
I came out the BCS Championship game a fan of his talent big time. As a #1 pick owner, I am very curious to see where Mason, Carey, Seastrunk (if he declares) and Hyde end up.

 
I came out the BCS Championship game a fan of his talent big time. As a #1 pick owner, I am very curious to see where Mason, Carey, Seastrunk (if he declares) and Hyde end up.
Seastrunk is on all the lists I have seen of underclassmen that have declared. That aside I share the interest!

 
From an article last year: http://thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/metrics-study-2014-draft-prospects?order=position&sort=desc

Tre Mason, Auburn–Graded out as the best running back at gaining extra yardage among 53 RBs for this past draft and next year's crop. He broke 13 tackles last year and 51% of his yardage was after contact. At 5’10” and 196. his size and statistics are really similar to Gio Bernard.
It is amazing to me that he measures so small with how powerful he is running.

 
nirad3 said:
Something I'm discussing elsewhere but figure this place will have 10x the responses/information.

I've watched a fair amount of Auburn football this year. Was it just a product of the offense they ran that caused him to not be much of a pass catcher?

I'm guessing that at the next level he is going to need to be able to pass protect (something that was defined as a weakness of his coming into Auburn) and catch the ball out of the backfield.

Anyone that has watched more tape on him than me have any feedback on his pass-catching?
Malzahn's offense, specifically the way he called plays this year, doesn't emphasize RBs catching balls. As to your other question, about was it just a product of the offense, look to his 2012 year. 1000 yards on a 3 win team, that was the worst Auburn team in the past 50 years.

 
probably end up being drafted somewhere between where bell and lacy went this year.

good strong run, physical kid,

I dont think I would be too considered about his workload either (535 total touches on offense in his 3 years did not include special teams)

bell and ball had over 700 closer to 8 or 900 hundred in college

depending on the situation should be a top 5-10 guy in rookie redraft leagues. (Watkins, Evans, Lee, Carey are guys I'd imagine would be a head of him) but i'll be the first to admit i dont really no as much about rookie redraft leagues and regular re-drafts

 
I cant see him being outside rookie top 3.

He would be an asset to any team.

Giving me the thought that I want to move up in my drafts now when I can.

 
will be interesting to see what his height/weight is at the combine

In this thread alone is weight is 196, 205

I looks small on TV to me (height wise) seems pretty built though

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?
Le'Veon Bell absolutely.

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?
Le'Veon Bell absolutely.
Hyde's better after first contact than Bell is but Hyde would be very fortunate to walk into a situation as good as Le'Veon Bell's.

 
People keep on mentioning is speed isn't elite...the guy trained by catching squirrels though! That has to account for something

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?
Le'Veon Bell absolutely.
Hyde's better after first contact than Bell is but Hyde would be very fortunate to walk into a situation as good as Le'Veon Bell's.
I think Bell walked into a good organization setting, and a good qb with offensive weapons.. however, the oline is downright bad, so I am not sure if I necessary agree 100%.

not to side track from mason, maybe i'll start a thread on hyde... but a situation like the falcons, titans (depending on the coach would seem good)

 
Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?
Le'Veon Bell absolutely.
Hyde's better after first contact than Bell is but Hyde would be very fortunate to walk into a situation as good as Le'Veon Bell's.
I think Bell walked into a good organization setting, and a good qb with offensive weapons.. however, the oline is downright bad, so I am not sure if I necessary agree 100%.

not to side track from mason, maybe i'll start a thread on hyde... but a situation like the falcons, titans (depending on the coach would seem good)
Yeah the o-line had some injury issues but Bell had nobody in front of him on the depth chart. He was in line to get a lot of work right from the start. Falcons would be a decent landing spot for Hyde.

 
Slapdash said:
From an article last year: http://thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/metrics-study-2014-draft-prospects?order=position&sort=desc

Tre Mason, Auburn–Graded out as the best running back at gaining extra yardage among 53 RBs for this past draft and next year's crop. He broke 13 tackles last year and 51% of his yardage was after contact. At 5’10” and 196. his size and statistics are really similar to Gio Bernard.
It is amazing to me that he measures so small with how powerful he is running.
He listed at 205 this season and has been quoted saying he is 207. He's pretty thick all round:

http://lifesyourcupfb.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/tre-mason-shorts.jpg

http://lifesyourcupfb.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/tre-mason-shredded.jpg

 
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Uncle Leo said:
Best RB in this draft.
give me Hyde 1st
its probably just cause of Ohio State but i think Hyde my first thought it Chris Wells
As a die-hard Buckeyes fan, they're not the same guy. Hyde runs as hard as any college RB I think I've ever watched. The fact that he had over 200 carries and only got stopped for a loss on two of them is just insane. Also, he doesn't have the injury concerns that Beanie had coming out of college, and as we all know, doesn't matter how talented you are, injuries can derail anybody's career.
Thanks for the information. Like i mentioned it probable has more to do with them both playing at ohio state then much else. I know they were both physical runners.

Who in the NFL currently would you compare best to Hyde? le'veon bell? lacy?
Le'Veon Bell absolutely.
Hyde's better after first contact than Bell is but Hyde would be very fortunate to walk into a situation as good as Le'Veon Bell's.
I think Bell walked into a good organization setting, and a good qb with offensive weapons.. however, the oline is downright bad, so I am not sure if I necessary agree 100%.

not to side track from mason, maybe i'll start a thread on hyde... but a situation like the falcons, titans (depending on the coach would seem good)
Yeah the o-line had some injury issues but Bell had nobody in front of him on the depth chart. He was in line to get a lot of work right from the start. Falcons would be a decent landing spot for Hyde.
good point, dwyer and redman werent exactly much of a threat... i do expect a bigger year out of bell as long as he can stay on the field for all 16

 
He'll be the youngest RB in this draft, born August 6, 1993. He's 11 months younger than Bishop Sankey, born September 15, 1992

 
I think Bell walked into a good organization setting, and a good qb with offensive weapons.. however, the oline is downright bad, so I am not sure if I necessary agree 100%.

not to side track from mason, maybe i'll start a thread on hyde... but a situation like the falcons, titans (depending on the coach would seem good)
:goodposting:

 
He'll be the youngest RB in this draft, born August 6, 1993. He's 11 months younger than Bishop Sankey, born September 15, 1992
He had a nice Combine, one of the best among RBs.

I think he projects very well, seems similar to Ray Rice size/skill-wise (duly noted above in the scouting report linked by Faust - post #17), at least in terms of running ability. Sounds like the question marks are receiving and pass protection?

Of course, it probably helps having Greg Robinson blowing holes in the opposing run defense the size of the Chunnel. That said, he has some impressive tools and should have a bright future. Looking forward to seeing where he goes given how devalued the position has become (second round, top 2-3 RB?), and who drafts him (hoping STL, to be reunited with Robinson :) ).

 
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He'll be the youngest RB in this draft, born August 6, 1993. He's 11 months younger than Bishop Sankey, born September 15, 1992
He had a nice Combine, one of the best among RBs.

I think he projects very well, seems similar to Ray Rice size/skill-wise (duly noted above in the scouting report linked by Faust - post #17), at least in terms of running ability. Sounds like the question marks are receiving and pass protection?

Of course, it probably helps having Greg Robinson blowing holes in the opposing run defense the size of the Chunnel. That said, he has some impressive tools and should have a bright future. Looking forward to seeing where he goes given how devalued the position has become (second round, top 2-3 RB?), and who drafts him (hoping STL, to be reunited with Robinson :) ).
So you're saying he has a mean uppercut stiff arm? ;)

He's ten pounds heavier than Rice at time of combine and one inch shorter. Not worried about the inch...

 
Emmitt Smith was listed at 5'9" 210 lbs., but he may have been a bit lighter when he entered the league?

Agree with msommer above about Ray Rice.

 
big fan of Tre Mason. I think he separates out as best of this RB crop. Thinking that too many pundits are undervaluing this class. I think Mason could be special. We'll see. :popcorn:

 
big fan of Tre Mason. I think he separates out as best of this RB crop. Thinking that too many pundits are undervaluing this class. I think Mason could be special. We'll see. :popcorn:
Mason is my favorite as a runner, but I'm not looking for another Alfred Morris in PPR so I want someone who can block and catch the ball. Not sold that Mason is that guy.

 
Rotoworld:

NFL Films' Greg Cosell says Auburn's Tre Mason is the running back that he's most intrigued with in the 2014 RB class.
"I think he can be a foundation back in the NFL," Cosell said. The analyst isn't alone in his admiration, as NFL.com's Gil Brandt ranked Mason as the draft's best running back back in January. The 5-foot-9, 205-pound back finished last season with 1,816 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns and was a Heisman finalist. Mason, who bolted school after his junior campaign, received a third-round grade from the NFL's advisory board. We think that's about right.

Source: Stationcaster
 
big fan of Tre Mason. I think he separates out as best of this RB crop. Thinking that too many pundits are undervaluing this class. I think Mason could be special. We'll see. :popcorn:
Mason is my favorite as a runner, but I'm not looking for another Alfred Morris in PPR so I want someone who can block and catch the ball. Not sold that Mason is that guy.
Rotoworld:

NFL Films' Greg Cosell says Auburn's Tre Mason is the running back that he's most intrigued with in the 2014 RB class.
"I think he can be a foundation back in the NFL," Cosell said. The analyst isn't alone in his admiration, as NFL.com's Gil Brandt ranked Mason as the draft's best running back back in January. The 5-foot-9, 205-pound back finished last season with 1,816 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns and was a Heisman finalist. Mason, who bolted school after his junior campaign, received a third-round grade from the NFL's advisory board. We think that's about right.

Source: Stationcaster
Unless he learns to block and catch he will be just another RB, if he learns how to do those then he can be a future elite back, one we may draft in the first round of our dynasty drafts. Too bad learning to block is not that easy and if he cant do that you cannot expect too many catches as 3rd down would not be in the cards for him. I love this guys running talent but in the NFL you better do more than just be able to run at a very expendable position now and days.

 
False Start said:
big fan of Tre Mason. I think he separates out as best of this RB crop. Thinking that too many pundits are undervaluing this class. I think Mason could be special. We'll see. :popcorn:
Mason is my favorite as a runner, but I'm not looking for another Alfred Morris in PPR so I want someone who can block and catch the ball. Not sold that Mason is that guy.
Faust said:
Rotoworld:

NFL Films' Greg Cosell says Auburn's Tre Mason is the running back that he's most intrigued with in the 2014 RB class.

"I think he can be a foundation back in the NFL," Cosell said. The analyst isn't alone in his admiration, as NFL.com's Gil Brandt ranked Mason as the draft's best running back back in January. The 5-foot-9, 205-pound back finished last season with 1,816 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns and was a Heisman finalist. Mason, who bolted school after his junior campaign, received a third-round grade from the NFL's advisory board. We think that's about right.

Source: Stationcaster
Unless he learns to block and catch he will be just another RB, if he learns how to do those then he can be a future elite back, one we may draft in the first round of our dynasty drafts. Too bad learning to block is not that easy and if he cant do that you cannot expect too many catches as 3rd down would not be in the cards for him. I love this guys running talent but in the NFL you better do more than just be able to run at a very expendable position now and days.
False Start is correct

 

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