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Missouri State had a pretty successful NFL Draft following their first FBS season, and the positive news didn’t stop there.

Former Missouri State/Wisconsin TE Lance Mason has signed a UDFA contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

Mason’s 17.4 yards per catch in his 2024 season (34 receptions, 590 yards) at Missouri State led Division I tight ends.

Mason recorded 398 receiving yards as well as four REC touchdowns in 2025. The Texas native spent the three seasons prior to that at Missouri State from 2022-24.

The Seahawks entered this year’s draft with AJ Barner, Elijah Arroyo, Eric Saubert and Nick Kallerup at tight end. Seattle adds Mason after choosing not to select a tight end in the draft.