Andray Lee Mason III (born October 30, 1985) is a former

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and

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Early life

Dray attended

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. There he was a standout running back as well as a

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, while also playing

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and

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. He helped his Trojan teammates win their third consecutive IHSAA Class 3A state championship in a 49-0 victory over

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. In his senior season championship game, Mason ran for 205 yards and five touchdowns. During its three-year run, the Trojans owned a 40-5 mark, including a perfect 15-0 season in 2002. The 2003 title moved Bishop Chatard into a tie for most football state championships with seven sharing the mark with

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. He was ranked a three-star prospect by Rivals.com as a

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, and his only other FBS school was

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. He was a high school teammate of Ryan Baker. Mason committed to

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on June 28, 2004. TerBush was not heavily recruited, as he only had FBS offers from

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College career

Dray attended

where he was a running back and

under coach

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. His freshman season he was

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. The next year, he moved from cornerback to running back to help add depth. His sophomore season, he was a contributor on

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, and got one carry for 4 yards. For the 2007 season, Dray was ruled academically ineligible, and didn't play for the Boilermakers.

Professional career

Huntington Hammer

In 2011, Mason signed to play indoor football with the Huntington Hammer in the UIFL. The Hammer went 7-7 and made the playoffs. Dray was 2nd on the team, but also 2nd in the league in rushing to

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, and was named 1st Team All-UIFL as a running back, and 2nd Team All-UIFL as an All-Purpose Player.2011 UIFL Honors

Indianapolis Panthers

In 2012, Mason signed with the Indianapolis Panthers who were slated to play in the

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in 2013. The Panthers however, pulled out of the league due to its southern movement.

Owensboro Rage

In September 2012, Mason signed with the Owensboro Rage of the

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for the 2013 season. Mason will move to

for the Rage, going away from his natural position of running back.

Northern Kentucky River Monsters

Mason signed with the Northern Kentucky River Monsters in January 2014.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mason, Dray 1985 births Living people Players of American football from Indianapolis Huntington Hammer players Purdue Boilermakers football players Owensboro Rage players Northern Kentucky River Monsters players Bishop Chatard High School alumni