From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on South Dakota State guard, Mason McCormick.
#60 MASON MCCORMICK, OG, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (SR) — 6040, 310 lbs.
Shrine Bowl Measurements
Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
Mason McCormick | 6040/310 | 9 5/8″ | 33 6/8″ | 82 3/8″ |
40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
— Physical player who plays until the whistle
— Powerful legs and ability to drive
— Good awareness of oncoming rushers
— Maintains control of his man when he gets his hands on
— Consistently strong run blocker
— Adjusts well against rush moves
The Bad
— Struggles to consistently engage when climbing to second level
— Has a tendency to get lost when blocking in space
— Slow when pulling outside
—Needs to be more aggressive in pass protection
Bio
— Sixth-year senior with 70 games played
— 15 starts as a senior
— Shrine Bowl participant
— 2023 AFCA FCS Coaches’ Second Team All-American
— Three-year captain
— 2022 consensus All-American
— Finished college career with 54 consecutive starts
— Two-time FCS National Champion
— Combine invite
Tape Breakdown
Mason McCormick was one of the prospects who caught my eye the most at the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl, and I figured it was time to dive into the tape.