Mason Cobb (born October 29, 2001) is an

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for the

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. He previously played for the

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Early life and high school

Cobb attended

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. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play

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for the

College career

Oklahoma State

In his first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, Cobb played in 19 games where he totaled 13 tackles with three being for a loss, and a sack. He had a breakout 2022 season with the Cowboys where he started in all 13 games, notching 96 tackles with 13 being for a loss, two sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble, earning second-team all-

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honors. After the 2022 season, Cobb entered his name into the

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USC

Cobb transferred to play for the

. In week 7 of the 2023 season, he recorded five tackles in a loss to Notre Dame. Cobb finished his first season with the Trojans with 85 tackles with seven being for a loss, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.

Professional career

References

External links

Oklahoma State Cowboys bioUSC Trojans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cobb, Mason 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Provo, Utah American football linebackers Provo High School alumni Oklahoma State Cowboys football players USC Trojans football players