Draft Profile: Mason Brooks, G, Ole Miss

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The 2023 NFL offseason is nearly here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2023 NFL draft.

Mason Brooks, G, Ole Miss

HT: 6’6
WT: 305 lbs

Accolades:

– 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List
– 2021 All-C-USA Third Team (PFF)
– 2020 C-USA Honorable Mention
– 2020 All-C-USA First Team (PFF)
– Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (Fall 2022)

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Pros:

– Plays with natural leverage and has the strength to anchor against the bull rush. Brooks also packs a violent initial punch that can stand up pass rushers.
– Has the functional strength to hold up against the bull rush, and Brooks shows exceptionally quick and precise hands.
– Shows excellent awareness when presented with stunts and blitzes, and he works well with teammates on combo blocks
– Hand placement is excellent, and he shows a good understanding of angles when climbing upfield
– Brooks does a nice job working with teammates to build the pocket, anchoring against bull rushers and displaying good awareness against stunts and twists.

Cons:

– Not great in space and tends to lose power the farther Brooks has to move; he doesn’t finish as well on the second level as he does battle in the phone booth around the line of scrimmage.
– While he probably fits best as a right tackle, he has an outside chance at surviving on the left side for a team with a power-running attack.
– Lets pass rushers get into his body, catching them rather than using his considerable length to deliver a punch. Brooks is going to have some difficulty if he’s asked to block on an island early on.
– He’ll occasionally stop his feet when delivering a punch, and he doesn’t play with ideal balance when moving back into his set. He’ll often struggle to mirror if he can’t win early on passing plays.

Summary:

Mason Brooks from Cedar Park High School was rated a 2-star prospect by 247 Sports with a rating of 0.769. Following high school, Brooks opted to join Western Kentucky.

In 2018 as a freshman Brooks saw action in 7 games and played a total of 245 snaps for the Hilltoppers. He allowed 10 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in just 3 games and a total of 14 snaps. He conceded no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.

In 2020 as a junior Brooks saw action in 12 games and totaled 764 snaps. He gave up 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing at right tackle.

In 2021 as a senior Brooks saw action in 14 games and played a total of 1052 snaps for the Hilltoppers. He allowed 13 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 4 sacks while playing at right tackle.

After season’s end Brooks transferred to Ole Miss where as a fifth year senior Brooks saw action in 8 games and played a total of 113 snaps for the Rebels. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at right guard.

Information in this article first appeared on NFL Draft Buzz and is used with permission. Find the latest coverage, analysis, and player rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft at nfldraftbuzz.com

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