Derrick Mason
American football wide receiver, Pro Bowler
Born
January 17th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football wide receiver played primarily for the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens. Entered the NFL in 1997 as an undrafted free agent. Achieved recognition for exceptional receiving skills and became a reliable target on offense. Concluded a successful career with over 900 receptions, surpassing 12,000 receiving yards, and scoring 66 touchdowns. Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2003 and was a key contributor during the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII victory.
Recorded over 12,000 receiving yards
Played in the Pro Bowl in 2003
Won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore Ravens
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