The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly signing a second player that tried out for the Steelers over the weekend at rookie mini camp. It's University of Arizona defensive lineman, Trevon Mason. The Steelers signed tryout cornerback Carlins Platel earlier today.
Arizona defensive lineman Trevon Mason (90) tracks down San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) for a sack in the first quarter of the Wildcats home opener at Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., September 11, 2021. Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star
Mason was invited to Jets mini camp a few weeks ago, but didn't receive a contract offer. According to a post on Twitter, Mason has received one from the Steelers.
Mason appeared in 28 of 29 games over three seasons for the Wildcats, making 25 starts. The 6-foot-6-inch, 305-pound Mason compiled 106 tackles, 15 stops for losses and seven passes defensed.
I Came, They Saw, I’m Signed!
— Trevon Mason (@Trevon22Mason) May 15, 2022
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NFL Draft Buzz did a player profile on Mason prior to the 2022 NFL Draft. This is what they had to say about the prospect:
StrengthsPlays with leverage at the point of attack whether inside or outside. Keeps eyes in the backfield when inside; moves linemen to either side with strong hands.
Strength gives ends a chance to twist inside and linebackers free lane to the passer on blitzes.
Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
Delivers a strong punch and uses his hands to shed blocks to make plays in the hole or outside the box. Uses lower-body strength to anchor inside.
Quarterbacks and ballcarriers feel his strength when he plants them in the backfield.
Weaknesses
Needs to keep his pad level low; pops upright and plays too tall, struggling to maintain leverage off the snap.
Inconsistent in his ability to separate from blocks, however, making him more of a nuisance than a snap-to-snap terror.
Average athletically with average straight line speed and tight hips. Not a natural bender. Lacks secondary pass-rush moves.
Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
Plays too high at times, and gets carried downfield or put to the ground by better lineman when losing the leverage battle.
Mason wasn't projected to be drafted, but was considered to be a player that teams would target as an undrafted free agent. Mason didn't receive an offer following the draft, but did enough to impress the Steelers coaching staff this weekend in Pittsburgh.
