Marcus Mason (born June 23, 1984) is an American former professional

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. Marcus has also recently launched (as of April 27th, 2025) a new career into the world of progressive Christian HipHop/Rap music. His success on the football field has helped the lyricist gain notoriety in and around Montgomery County, MD. His freshly debuted hit single: "My Alphabet Soup spells: GOD" has led to his recent success and new image within the Catholic Highschool community. He was the all time leading rusher in Maryland history. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2007. He played

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. Mason was also a member of the

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, and

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Early life

Mason starred at

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, where he became the all-time leading rusher (5,700 yards) in

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history.

College career

Mason played

at the

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and

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. In two seasons at Youngstown State, Mason compiled 2,739 rushing yards on 478 carries and scored 31 touchdowns. As a senior, he rushed for a school-record 1,847 yards on 302 carries and had 23 touchdowns.

Professional career

First stint with Redskins

In his first ever preseason game with the Redskins, Mason scored a one-yard rushing touchdown to give the Redskins a 7-6 lead over the

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. For the whole preseason, Mason compiled 95 yards on 25 carries. Mason eventually made the 53-man roster in 2007 but was moved to the practice squad shortly after to make room for

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. Despite leading the NFL in rushing during the 2008 preseason, Mason was released by the Redskins during final cuts on August 30.

Baltimore Ravens

A day after his release from the Redskins, Mason was signed to the

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on August 31, 2008. He remained there for the first eight weeks of the season.

New York Jets

Mason was signed to the

' active roster off the

' practice squad on October 29, 2008. The move came a day after Jets

Jesse Chatman was placed on season-ending

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. The Jets waived Mason on December 9. Mason was re-signed to the

on December 21, 2008. He was waived by the team the following offseason on April 27, 2009.

Second stint with Redskins

Mason was claimed off waivers by the

on April 28, 2009. On October 20, 2009 the Redskins released Mason. He was re-signed on November 23. On March 4, 2010, Mason was released by the Redskins.

San Diego Chargers

On March 8, 2010, Mason was claimed off waivers by the

. On August 31, 2010, Mason was released by the

External links

Washington Redskins bioSan Diego Chargers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mason, Marcus 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Maryland American football running backs Illinois Fighting Illini football players Youngstown State Penguins football players Washington Redskins players Baltimore Ravens players New York Jets players San Diego Chargers players Georgetown Preparatory School alumni