Mason Blaylock

Mason Blaylock

Academic All-American at UW-Whitewater
No. 42 – Kansas City Coyotes
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(2008-09-25)September 25, 2008 (aged 54) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Madison East
College:	Wisconsin-Whitewater
ISFL Draft:	2034  / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
DSFL Draft:	2033  / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
Career history
Kansas City Coyotes (2033 (S18))
Roster status:	Active

Mason Blaylock (born January 9, 2022) is an American football safety for the Tijuana Luchadores of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL). He played college football for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater before being drafted by the Kansas City Coyotes in the 2033 DSFL Draft (S18). A contraction draft saw Mason move to Tijuana for his second season.

Early years

Born and raised in Madison, Mason never left the state of Wisconsin until being drafted by the Coyotes. Growing up, Mason had an intense rivalry with his older brother Trent. Being multi-sport athletes, Trent and Mason were always pushing each other to get better every day. Mason often credits his brother for being the biggest influence in being successful. The Blaylock brothers had a ton of high school accolades, including winning the state championships in both football and tennis doubles. Not every sport had a happy ending though, as they were state runner-up in basketball Mason's sophomore and junior season. Sports weren't the only part of his early life, though. He was big into music and played various instruments. His most notable instrument was the french horn. Mason took a 1st at state solo and ensemble his junior and senior year of high school. He also participated in pit orchestra marching band. When it was time to decide where to go for college, he was very much undecided what he wanted to do. While tennis was his strongest sport, he felt his best opportunity would come by way of football. Being a 3 star recruit in Wisconsin, Mason found himself with various offers to play college football, but not many D1 schools came knocking. Not wanting to leave the state but not getting an officer from UW-Madison, Mason decided to take his talents to UW-Whitewater.

College career

Mason didn't find the field much his freshman season. Whitewater had stars in every position, so underclassman rarely got starting roles. He get some garbage time minutes throughout the regular season, as the Warhawks ususally found themselves winning by 30+ points in the 4th quarter. In the final game of the regular season, Mason did have a 46 yard punt return for touchdown in a 56 point route over UW-River Falls. His sophomore season, he snagged the starting kick and punt return spots. He also found himself on the field when Whitewater was in certain nickel and dime packages. On a routine punt return in week 3 of the season, Mason awkwardly stumbled on a fair catch and torn his popliteus muscle in his knee. He would go on to miss the rest of the season. Working back from an injury, Mason had a slow start to his junior year. He had found himself at the top of the depth chart for FS, but was no longer returning kicks and punts. Frustrated and not sure what to do, Mason turned to his brother. They talked about it and decided it was time to go back to the basics. His diet was poor, his water intake was terrible and his workouts were not effective. Over the next month, Mason started feeling like himself again. In week 7 against UW-Stevens Point, Mason recorded 2 sacks and a forced fumble. A week later, he had another sack while adding an interception as well. He finished the regular season with 71 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 interceptions. Mason was able to force 3 more turnovers in the playoffs, including a notable 4th quarter interception that sealed their trip to the Stagg Bowl. In the Stagg Bowl, Mason registered 9 tackles, including a big 4th down tackle to kill the Raider's final drive. Whitewater beat Mount Union, with teammate WR Jake Kumerow getting MVP honors. In his senior season, Mason recevied All-American honors. He recorded 77 tackles, 6 sacks and 5 picks. He also had a punt return for touchdown and the most return yards in the WIAC. Whitewater rolled through everyone in the playoffs and won back-to-back Stagg Bowls.

College career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles			Sacks	Interceptions		Other					Kick Returns			Punt Returns
Season	Team	Games	Reg	TFL	Total	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety	Yds	Avg	KR TD	Yds	Avg	PR TD
2029	UWW	4	15	1	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	82	20.5	0	123	13.6	1
2030	UWW	3	10	0	10	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0	2	25	0	84	12	0
2031	UWW	10	71	5	76	4	2	0	0	2	2	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2032	UWW	10	77	11	88	6	5	1	0	1	3	15	0	490	24.5	0	317	13.7	1

Professional career

DSFL career

In his rookie season, Mason was effective to say the least. His 110 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and 4 sacks was highest among all Free Safeties. He also has 2 forced fumble, 3 fumble recoveries and an interception. In the return game, Mason finished third in return yards with 280. He was on pace to push for the Coyotes single season record for punt return yards, but had few opportunities for returns the last 4 games of the season. He was also the only player to have 2 punts returned for a touchdown that year, a Coyotes team record. The Coyotes as a team had mixed success, with the team having good and bad stretches. Starting off 1-3, they found themselves behind the 8 ball. They then went on to win 5 out of their next 6 games, thanks to good all around team play. They closed out the season losing 3 of their last 4 games. With not much momentum and on the road, the Coyotes fought an up-hill battle with a talented Pythons team. The Coyotes were down 28-3 and all looked hopeless. They did not roll over and die though, as they still made it a game. They found ways to get touchdowns on their next two drives while managing to slow down Portland's offense. Now down 28-17 with 7 minutes left in the 4th, the Coyotes defense got another big stop. With a decent return from Mason, they were set up inside the 50 and poised to makes things really interesting. The offense sputtered and came up short, turning things back over to the Pythons who ran out the clock.

With the DSFL facing lower numbers after his rookie season, the DSFL contracted the Coyotes and SeaWolves until numbers increased again. Mason saw himself go 2nd overall to the Luchadores, where he will play his second season in. Utilizing his versatility, Tijuana has the option of using Mason all over the field.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	205 lb (93 kg)

Professional career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles			Sacks	Interceptions		Other					Kick Returns			Punt Returns
Season	Team	Games	Reg	TFL	Total	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD	Safety	Yds	Avg	KR TD	Yds	Avg	PR TD
2033 (S18)	Coyotes	14	110	6	116	4	1	0	0	2	3	3	0	419	16.8	0	280	11.7	2

Achievements and records

S18 W2 Defensive player of the game

Season 18 Defensive Rookie of the year