2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mason Williams, OL, Incarnate Word

Discover why Mason Williams is a top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft. Learn about his versatility, athleticism, and analytical skills.

Name: Mason Williams

Position: Center/Guard

College: Incarnate Word/Harvard

Height: 6’2

Weight: 295

Twitter: masonwilliams53

Instagram: realmasonwilliams

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft? 

My intangibles, versatility, and athleticism. I believe that I process and analyze the game and opposing defenses at a level that not many others can, and I have started a full season at each of the interior OL positions. My skillset, strength, and athleticism allowed me to transition into all three iOL spots seamlessly.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I am easily coachable and a quick learner when taught new techniques and ways to think about schemes. I would be one of the most reliable players in any OL room.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I would donate to a cause that combats human sex trafficking because I believe it’s one of the most cruel and overlooked things going on in the world.

Who was your role model? 

My role model was my step-father who passed away when I was only 11 years old. He was the true father figure in my life.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

Tennessee Titans

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

I think one of the most underrated players at UIW this season was WR Joshua Lorick. His numbers don’t jump off the screen at you, but he always seemed to be making the big plays on third down and has underrated catching and playmaking ability.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Chewing with your mouth open or interrupting/talking over somebody. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher was Dr. George Soroka at Harvard. He taught my required seminar and made it my favorite class because of the enthusiasm he brought for the subject and the way he structured the class. 

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

As a person, the death of my step-father was the hardest because it forced me to grow up and mature much faster than the people around me.

As a player, the 2023 football season taught me a lot because it was really the first time I was ever told “no” and was treated like I was invisible. I felt that I was treated very unfairly, but I prayed and stayed patient before I was given a new opportunity this past season at UIW and was able to overcome it.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

I would love to have a Waffle House in my house. Open 24/7.

What is your favorite snack food? 

Beef jerky or gushers

What is your degree in? 

B.A. in Government with an Economics minor (Harvard) and M.S. in Sport Management (UIW)

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

My late step-father so I could update him on everything I’ve been able to accomplish since 11 years old, Jason Kelce because he’s the greatest Center of all time, and either Dan Campbell or Jon Gruden because I would run through a wall for them.

What is your biggest weakness?

I would say it’s putting trust in other people to do what they say they’re going to do or overanalyzing/overthinking things that are really simple in reality. 

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