Ben Mason has sort of a mythical presence around the Michigan football team. At the very least, he has a certain persona.
He’s the tough guy and whether he plays offense or defense, that will always be true. Last season, he made a name for himself as a lead blocker and short-yardage back and in that role, he thrived.
This year, however, Michigan football was hoping to get him on the field even more and that led to the idea of Mason playing on the defensive line, either at defensive end or defensive tackle.