Mason Brodine

Mason Brodine
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Brodine during 2013 training camp.
No. 95
Position:Defensive end / Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1988-02-26) February 26, 1988 (age 36)
Elm Creek, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Elm Creek (NE)
College:Nebraska–Kearney
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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Mason Brodine (born February 18, 1988)[1] is a former American football tight end. He signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011. He played college football for Nebraska–Kearney.

Early years

Brodine attended Elm Creek High school in Nebraska.[2] Brodine helped his high school team win their first playoff game in 2004.[2]

College career

Brodine played college football at the University of Nebraska–Kearney. Brodine was a 2nd-team All-Central Region and 1st-team All-RMAC selection.[3]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On July 26, 2011, Brodine signed with the Oakland Raiders as an Undrafted free agent.[4] On September 3, 2011, he was released.[5] On September 5, 2011, he was signed to the practice squad.[5][6] On December 17, 2011 he was promoted to the active roster.[5][7] On December 18, 2011, he made his NFL debut against the Detroit Lions.[8] On August 27, 2012, he was released after appearing in two games in 2011.[9]

St. Louis Rams

On August 28, 2012, Brodine was claimed off waivers.[5] On August 31, 2012, Brodine was released on the day of roster cuts.[10] On September 2, 2012, Brodine was signed to the practice squad.[11] In 2014, Brodine attempted to make the transition from defensive end to tight end, but injured his ankle and was declared out for the entire season.

New England Patriots

On August 6, 2014, Brodine signed with the New England Patriots. The team released him four days later.

References

  1. ^ "Mason Brodine Pro Football reference". pro-football-reference.com.
  2. ^ a b "Nebraska-Kearney profile". lopers.com.
  3. ^ "Football All-RMAC Teams". rmacsports.org. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "Unofficial signings of undrafted free agents". ibabuzz.com. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d "Mason Brodine". kffl.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Brodine Signed to Raiders Practice Squad". lopers.com. September 5, 2011. Retrieved September 5, 2011.
  7. ^ "Raiders promote DE Mason Brodine". nbcsports.msnbc.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  8. ^ "Mason Brodine Makes NFL Debut". kkpr.com.
  9. ^ "Raiders make first roster cuts". ibabuzz.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  10. ^ "Rams Cut Roster to 53". stlouisrams.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  11. ^ "Salas traded; Murphy cut; Ganaway, Heard claimed". stltoday.com. September 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.