Seahawks' Mason: Walk-On to Star Tight End

0:00On April 28th, Seahawks fans, the 2026 NFL draft, just dropped a gym in Lance Mason, their new tight end, who looks like a straight steel. On offense, at 6 with 3 and 243 pounds, this guy's got the size and grit to compete right away in Seattle's scheme. General manager John Schneider pulled another one of his classic moves, grabbing value or other sea risk. Mason slides into a tight end room, headlined by AJ Barner, after his breakout 2025 season, with a solid depth like Eric Salbert in Elijah. Aroga Hulu, Mason's story hits different. He started as a walk on at Missouri State with zero scholarship offers at a high school. Over 3 years there, he turned heads in 2024 with 34 catches for 590 yards and 6 scores. Then he transferred to Wisconsin. On the spot as their top tight end, earned second team all Big 10 honors and posted 30 receptions for 3, 198 yards and 4 touchdowns in 12 games.

1:00He's a willing blocker with smooth routes and strong hands, perfect as a move tied in next to Barner's inline power. Special teams get them on the roster now, but watch him grow into heavy sets. Seattle's offense just leveled up.