Mason Cobb
{{short description|American football player (born 2001)}}
{{Infobox college football player
|name=Mason Cobb
|image=
|caption=
|school=USC Trojans
|currentnumber=13
|currentposition=Linebacker
|class= {{redshirt}} Senior
|major=Social Sciences (with an emphasis in Economics)
|bowlgames=
|birth_date={{birth date and age|2001|10|29}}
|birth_place=
|heightft=6
|heightin=0
|weight_lb=232
|highlights=
|highschool=Provo (Provo, Utah)
|pastschools=
- Oklahoma State (2020–2022)
- USC (2023–present)
|espn=4605483
}}
Mason Cobb (born October 29, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the USC Trojans. He previously played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Early life and high school
Cobb attended Provo High School in Provo, Utah. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.{{cite magazine |last1=Allen |first1=Robert |title=Mason Cobb Will Hopefully Be the Morning Topper |url=https://www.si.com/college/oklahomastate/football/mason-cobb-will-be-the-final-touch-on-the-recruiting-class |work=Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=17 December 2019 |access-date=10 October 2024}}
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.{{cite web |title=Mason Cobb |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/mason-cobb-1.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=10 October 2024}} 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-Big 12 Conference honors.{{cite web |last1=Morrissette |first1=Connor |title=USC football: Mason Cobb was 'born to play inside linebacker |url=https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/usc-football-mason-cobb-was-born-to-play-inside-linebacker |work=USC Trojans on SI |publisher=SI.com |date=3 May 2023 |access-date=10 October 2024}} After the 2022 season, Cobb entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.{{cite web |last1=Scarborough |first1=Alex |title=Oklahoma State's Mason Cobb says he's entered transfer portal |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35175078/oklahoma-state-mason-cobb-says-entered-transfer-portal |website=ESPN |date=4 December 2022 |access-date=10 October 2024}}
= USC =
Cobb transferred to play for the USC Trojans.{{cite web |last1=Coles |first1=Joe |title=This Utahn in the transfer portal is headed to USC |url=https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/19/23518174/this-utahn-in-the-transfer-portal-is-headed-to-usc-mason-cobb/ |website=Deseret News |date=19 December 2022 |access-date=10 October 2024}} In week 7 of the 2023 season, he recorded five tackles in a loss to Notre Dame.{{cite web |last1=Nguyen |first1=Thuc Nhi |title=USC’s Mason Cobb will help dig a grave for his grandfather, who taught him how to work |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/usc/story/2023-10-17/usc-football-mason-cobb-grandfather-death |website=Los Angeles Times |date=17 October 2023 |access-date=11 October 2024}} Cobb finished his first season with the Trojans with 85 tackles with seven being for a loss, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery.{{cite web |last1=James |first1=Donovan |title=Mason Cobb makes 2024 Polynesian Player of the Year list |url=https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/18/mason-cobb-polynesian-college-football-player/ |website=Trojans Wire |date=18 August 2024 |access-date=11 October 2024}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 3/4
| weight = 232
| bench = 20
| arm span = 30 1/4
| hand span = 9
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://usctrojans.com/news/2025/3/12/fifteen-trojan-draft-prospects-showcase-at-usc-footballs-pro-day |title=Fifteen Trojan Draft Prospects Showcase at USC Football’s Pro Day |website=USCTrojans.com |access-date=March 25, 2025}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1039753&DraftYear=2025 |title=Mason Cobb College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 25, 2025}}
}}
References
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External links
- [https://okstate.com/sports/football/roster/mason-cobb/10270 Oklahoma State Cowboys bio]
- [https://usctrojans.com/sports/football/roster/mason--cobb/16789 USC Trojans bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Provo, Utah
Category:American football linebackers
Category:Provo High School alumni