R Mason Thomas

R Mason Thomas
Oklahoma Sooners – No. 32
PositionDefensive end
ClassJunior
MajorHistory
Personal information
Born: (2004-08-25) August 25, 2004 (age 20)[1]
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolCardinal Gibbons
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

R Mason Thomas (born August 25, 2004)[1] is an American football defensive end for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Early life

Thomas attended Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Over his junior and senior seasons he combined for 109 tackles and 19 sacks. He originally committed to play college football at Iowa State University before changing to the University of Oklahoma.[2][3]

College career

As a true freshman at Oklahoma in 2022, Thomas played in 10 games and had seven tackles and 0.5 sacks.[4] As a sophomore he played in nine games and finished with nine tackles and one sacks.[5] Thomas returned to Oklahoma his junior season in 2024 and earned more playing time.[6] Against Tulane he had three sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b "R Mason Thomas". soonerstats.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Cardinal Gibbons DE Thomas 'just open' in recruitment weeks before early signing period
  3. ^ OU football: 2022 3-star defensive lineman R. Mason Thomas flips pledge from Iowa State, signs with Sooners
  4. ^ OU football: Thomas making impact in return from injury, getting closer to 100 percent
  5. ^ Can R Mason Thomas be an X-factor for OU football on defense? 'He’s starting to feel good'
  6. ^ New playing weight has Sooners DL R Mason Thomas operating with 'punch' and 'power', feeling 'even faster'
  7. ^ Berry Tramel's OU report card: R. Mason Thomas makes a huge splash
  8. ^ How did OU football shut down Tulane upset bid? Meet R Mason Thomas