The Football Brainiacs

Player Profile

Position: Defensive End

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 240

Class: Junior

Seasons at OU: 2

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Previous School: Cardinal Gibbons HS

The Path to Norman

R Mason Thomas, out of Florida, took a winding road to commit to the Sooners. Thomas committed to Iowa State in the summer of 2021 and stuck with the Cyclones right up until signing day. When the regime change occurred in Norman, Coach Venables and Coach Chavis immediately made Thomas a target. He visited Norman a month later and flipped to the Sooners on signing day, rounding out an impressive Edge / OLB class of Jonah La’ulu, Kevonte Henry, and Thomas for Coach Chavis.

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Career so Far

R Mason Thomas started playing in his freshman season, his athleticism helping him make a big push for his playing time. Unfortunately, he was partially banged up throughout the year, limiting his playing time. Even so, he showed promise on the edge in the snaps he saw.

In 2023, the defensive end played in nine games, once again limited by injury. He continued to show his skills as a pass rusher in his time on the field.

Stats

Years: 2023 | 2022 | Career

Games Played: 9 | 10 | 19

Tackles: 9 | 7 | 16

TFL: 2.5 | 1 | 3.5

Sacks: 1 | 0.5 | 1.5

PBU: 1 | 0 | 1

Stats via Soonersports.com

This Season

R Mason Thomas has a chance for a big season this year. The defensive end spot has a lot of high ceiling guys and talent, although the experience is relatively light. Ethan Downs will lock down one side, with Thomas having a great chance to start opposite Downs. In OU’s first season in the SEC, the defensive line will need to step up and produce; Thomas can be a big asset in that arena for the Sooners.