Mason Aaron Barta (b. Dec. 16, 1997) is an in-state product whose father played for K-State as part of Bill Snyder’s first team. He originally signed his National Letter of Intent in 2016, but deferred his enrollment to spring and redshirted in 2017.
A four-year letter-winner for Holton High School under his head coach and father, Brooks Barta, Mason was rated the top outside linebacker in the state of Kansas for the class of 2016 by Scout.
He has the talent to play either position, and will look for playing time at both fullback and on special teams.