Technically, there is no offseason for Mason Kinsey. The Habersham Central (’16) product runs it wide open in every month of the year. Perhaps this past “offseason” has been his most productive, however, as much more is at stake than his senior campaign with the Berry College Vikings.
It goes back to this past February. Following yet another fantastic season at Berry, in which he at one point led the world in touchdown catches. In the wake of his 776-yard, 16 TD (18 total TD) performance, Kinsey was tested by the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills. During this time, he was interviewed for over two hours, his hands and wingspan were measured, and he took the Wonderlic (Cognitive) Test. He then was timed in the 40-yard dash, registering a blazing 4.47.
Buffalo’s scout works with the BLESTO agency, and the Tampa Bay scout represents the Nationals Agency. Their info was recorded into both databases, which are used by the NFL, and not exclusive to either team. Since that information was recorded, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles all have reached out to Kinsey’s coaches. Per NCAA rules, he cannot commit to or discuss specific topics with NFL agents, but he is allowed to be introduced to them.
“It’s very exciting to know that I’m even being considered to play NFL football,” states Kinsey. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was six years old. Although I want it to happen, I was given a chance by Berry College to continue my football and academic career so I owe them everything I have left in the tank.”
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BY: Brian Carter, BLITZ
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