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Tre Mason

Mason with the St. Louis Rams in 2014
No. 27
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1993-08-06) August 6, 1993 (age 32) Amityville, New York, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Park Vista (Lake Worth Beach, Florida)
College:	Auburn (2011–2013)
NFL Draft:	2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75
Career history
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2014–2016) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2018)
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014) First-team All-American (2013) SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2013) First-team All-SEC (2013)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 254 Rushing yards: 972 Rushing touchdowns: 5 Receptions: 34 Receiving yards: 236 Receiving touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at CFL.ca

Trence Mason (born August 6, 1993) is a former professional football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams from 2014 to 2016. Before playing professionally, he was a star college player for the Auburn Tigers. In 2013, he was recognized as a first-team All-American. The Rams chose him in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Early Life and Sports Talents

Tre Mason grew up in Boynton Beach, Florida. He went to Park Vista Community High School. There, he was a very good player in both football and basketball. He also ran track.

Football Achievements in High School

In 2011, during his senior year, Mason ran for 1,643 yards. He also scored 24 touchdowns. He was named the Palm Beach Large School Offensive Player of the Year in 2009. He also made the First-Team All-Palm Beach County.

Track and Field Skills

Mason was also a talented sprinter and jumper on his school's track team. In 2009, he finished 7th in the 100 meters race with a time of 10.9 seconds. He also showed his jumping skills. In 2010, he placed sixth in the long jump with a jump of 6.63 meters. He also competed in high jump, reaching 1.88 meters in 2011.

Choosing a College Team

Experts considered Mason a top recruit for college football. He was ranked as the 14th best running back in his group. He decided to play for Auburn. He chose Auburn over offers from other big schools like West Virginia and Mississippi.

College Football Career Highlights

Tre Mason had an exciting college career at Auburn. He made a big impact from his very first game.

First College Game Success

In his first college game, playing against Utah State, Mason showed his speed. He returned a kick-off 97 yards for a touchdown. This was a great start to his college journey.

Record-Breaking Performance

In the 2013 SEC Championship Game, Mason played against Missouri. He set new records for the SEC Championship. He rushed for 304 yards, which was a new record. He also scored four touchdowns and had 46 carries. He was named the game's most valuable player for his amazing performance.

National Recognition

As a junior in 2013, Mason was chosen for the first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) team. This means he was one of the best players in his conference. He was also one of six finalists for the 2013 Heisman Trophy. The Heisman Trophy is given to the most outstanding player in college football.

Championship Game and School Records

In the 2014 BCS National Championship Game, Mason rushed for 195 yards and scored a touchdown. Auburn lost a close game to the Florida State Seminoles 34–31. Mason finished his 2013 season with 1,816 rushing yards. This broke the school record held by Heisman winner Bo Jackson. His 1,816 yards were also one of the highest single-season rushing totals in SEC history.

College Statistics

Professional Football Career

After his successful college career, Tre Mason decided to enter the NFL Draft.

Joining the NFL

On January 9, 2014, Mason announced he would join the NFL draft. He was chosen by the St. Louis Rams in the third round. He was the 75th player picked overall. Mason was the third player drafted by the Rams that year.

Rookie Season Success (2014)

In his first NFL season (2014), Mason showed his talent. In a game against the Seattle Seahawks, he ran for 85 yards and scored a touchdown. Later, against the Denver Broncos, he rushed for 113 yards. In a game versus the Oakland Raiders, Mason had an outstanding performance. He ran for 117 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. He also caught a pass for another touchdown. After rushing for 765 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2014, Mason was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. This means he was recognized as one of the best new players in the league.

Later Years with the Rams

After the 2015 season, Mason's time with the Rams became difficult. He was released by the Rams on March 10, 2017.

Playing in Canada

On May 30, 2018, Mason signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He became an important player for the Roughriders. In one game, the 2018 Banjo Bowl, he ran for 117 yards. He played in all 18 games that season. He scored three rushing touchdowns late in the year. Mason finished the 2018 season with 809 rushing yards. He was released by the Roughriders on May 10, 2019.

NFL Statistics

Regular season

CFL Statistics

Regular season

Family Life

Tre Mason's father is Vincent Mason. He is a member of the famous hip hop group De La Soul.