Mason Pierce (born March 20, 1999) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
 Pierce with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | March 20, 1999 Bulverde, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Colorado Mines |
| High school | Smithson Valley High |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–2024 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career stats | |
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College career
editPierce played college football for the Colorado Mines Orediggers from 2018 to 2022.[1][2] He played in 49 games where he recorded 180 tackles, 53 pass deflections, and six interceptions while also returning 40 punts for 638 yards.[1]
Professional career
editPierce signed with the Toronto Argonauts on May 8, 2023.[3] Following training camp, he began the 2023 season on the practice roster, but made his professional debut on September 4, 2023, in the Labour Day Classic against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he recorded four defensive tackles.[4] Due to injuries to teammates DaShaun Amos and Robertson Daniel, he made his first professional start on September 15, 2023, against the Montreal Alouettes where he had eight defensive tackles.[4] He played in nine regular season games, starting in seven, where he had 32 defensive tackles, three pass knockdowns, one sack, one forced fumble, and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.[5]
In 2024, Pierce was an opening day starter on defence.[6] However, inconsistent play led to his demotion to the practice roster in the team's fifth game of the season.[6] He returned as a backup in the following week and was a starter again for the three weeks after, but was again sent to the practice roster for the team's week 12 matchup against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[6] He played in eight games, recording 29 defensive tackles and one sack before being released on August 31, 2024.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Mason Pierce". Colorado Mines Orediggers. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Mason Pierce". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "Argos Add Three More to Training Camp Roster". Toronto Argonauts. May 8, 2023.
- ^ a b "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ^ "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts release DB Mason Pierce, one other". 3DownNation. August 31, 2024.
External links
edit- Toronto Argonauts bio
Media related to Mason Pierce at Wikimedia Commons
