The D.C. Defenders released offensive lineman Mason Brooks on Monday. He is signing with the Miami Dolphins according to James Larsen.
Mason Brooks is six foot six and weighs 315 pounds. The 25-year-old from Cedar Park, Texas, signed with the D.C. Defenders on February 17, 2025. In 2025, Brooks started nine games.
D.C. averaged 22.5 points per game, 98.9 rushing yards per game, 252.1 passing yards per game, 351 yards per game, and 27 touchdowns. The Defenders went on to win their first UFL Championship over the Michigan Panthers 58-34.
The Washington Commanders signed Brooks as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers and the Indianapolis Colts. Brooks played six preseason games.
Collegiately, Brooks played four seasons at Western Kentucky (2018-21) playing left tackle and right tackle in 44 games for the Hilltoppers. In 2021, Western Kentucky averaged 44.21 points per game, 102.5 rushing yards per game, 433.71 passing yards per game, 536.2 total yards per game, 79 touchdowns, and allowed 17 sacks finishing 9-5 for the season winning the Conference USA East Division and the Boca Raton Bowl. He was named First Team All-Conference USA in 2021.
Then, he transferred to Ole Miss in 2022 playing right guard in 13 games for the Rebels. In 2022, Ole Miss averaged 33.46 points per game, 256.6 rushing yards per game, 239.77 passing yards per game, 496.4 total yards per game, 56 touchdowns, and allowed 16 sacks finishing 8-5 for the season losing to Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl.
