Mason South

2024 (Sophomore): Started four games at fullback and appeared in every game as a fullback or tight end ... Had a 12-yard catch in the 52-28 win over Idaho State ... His blocking helped UND rank No. 13 in the FCS in red-zone scoring (89.6 percent), No. 20 in third down conversion percentage (45.6), No. 20 in time of possession (31:32) and No. 25 in rushing offense (186.9) ... Helped the Fighting Hawks pile up over 400 yards of offense three times, highlighted by 601 yards in the 72-35 win over Murray State ... Earned honorable mention MVFC All-Academic status. 2023 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 12 games as a reserve tight end and also appeared on special teams ... Had a reception for one yard in the 49-10 win over Western Illinois ... His blocking helped UND rank No. 2 in the MVFC and No. 3 in the country in completion percentage (70.3). 2022 (Freshman): Redshirt season ... Saw time as a reserve tight end at Southern Illinois. Before UND: Team captain for a team that reached the state title game as a senior ... Finished with 84 tackles as a senior ... Also totaled 11 sacks and 22 tackles for loss in his final year ... Forced a pair of fumbles ... Earned all-state honors ... Also named to the all-metro and all-district teams ... Served as the team captain ... Caught one touchdown as a fullback. Personal: Major is kinesiology.