Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason attended Mumford High School in Detroit, Michigan. He set a school record for both catches (70) and receiving yards (1,243).Mason played college football at Michigan State. During his four year career, he set a team record for kick off return yards of 2,384. He also caught eight touchdowns.On November 21, 2010, Mason caught his 900th reception, becoming the 13th receiver in NFL history to do so.
When the NFL announced the new collective bargaining agreement on July 25, 2011, the Ravens announced their intention to release Mason upon the start of free agency to free salary cap space. He was formally released by the team on July 28.Mason signed with the New York Jets on August 6, 2011.The Jets traded Mason to the Houston Texans on October 11, 2011, in exchange for a conditional draft pick.
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