2026 NFL Draft Prospect: R. Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma
R. Mason Thomas
DE · Oklahoma
Height
Weight
Projected 40
N/A
WalterFootball Snapshot
Walt Mock
#55
Round 2
Charlie Mock
#63
Round 2
Latest Position Rank
#9
DE
Big Board Rank
#34
Charlie's latest board
R. Mason Thomas Scouting Report
By Charlie Campbell
Strengths
Strengths:
- Fast speed rusher
- Burst off ball
- Speed to run the arc and get around the corner
- Speed to power rush ability
- Strong rip move
- Impressive set of pass rushing moves
- Can fire to the inside
- Has a burst to close on the quarterback
- Ability to use hands and feet at the same time
- Gives a second effort
- Agile, not stiff
- Easy bending ability
- Can dip underneath tackles
- Loose hips
- Nice ability to redirect
- Good instincts
- Advanced rush plan
- Plays hard
- Can be a scary presence as a rusher
- Ready to compete immediately
- Experienced and successful against quality competition
Weaknesses
Weaknesses:
- Undersized
- Lacks weight
- Lacks strength
- Lacks length
- Limited as a run defender
- Could struggle to be an every-down edge defender
- Can get pushed around in the ground game
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Historical Rankings — R. Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma as DE
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | #9 | 3/13/2026 |
| 2/7 | #5 | 2/7/2026 |
| 1/8 | #4 | 1/8/2026 |
| 12/11 | #4 | 12/11/2025 |
| 10/15 | #5 | 10/15/2025 |
Historical Rankings — R. Mason Thomas, DE/OLB, Oklahoma as 3-4OLB
This tracks how the prospect has moved through WalterFootball rankings over time.
| Label | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | #8 | 3/12/2026 |
| 2/5 | #3 | 2/5/2026 |
| 1/9 | #3 | 1/9/2026 |