If you’re digging for a true late-round gem in 2025 fantasy football, stop scrolling. His name is Jordan Mason, and he’s not just a handcuff — he’s a perfect surface fit in a newly ideal environment.
This Is Not a Fluke: Mason Averages 6.0 YPC on Turf
Out of all the advanced metrics and sleeper blurbs you’ll read this summer, one number should stop you in your tracks:
6.0 yards per carry on turf.
That’s what Jordan Mason has done over 65 carries across five career games on artificial surfaces — a full 0.7 yards higher than his already strong 5.3 YPC career average (236 carries, 1,253 yards, 7 TDs).
| Surface | Carries | Yards | YPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turf | 65 | 392 | 6.0 |
| Total | 236 | 1,253 | 5.3 |
Now Mason lands in Minnesota, where U.S. Bank Stadium features a fast indoor turf surface. He won’t need 20 touches a game to produce. If he gets even 8–12 efficient touches per week, he could emerge as a flex play with touchdown upside — and if Aaron Jones (age 30) misses time? League-winner alert.
A Proven Rusher with Fresh Legs
- Games Played: 45
- Career Rushing Stats: 236 carries, 1,253 yards, 7 TDs
- Yards Per Carry: 5.3
- Career Long: 55 yards
- Receiving Line: 14 catches, 122 yards, 0 TDs
- Fumbles: 3 (1 lost)
Mason may not have elite receiving chops, but that’s not why you draft him. He’s a decisive, efficient runner with big-play ability and a clear short-yardage profile at 5’11”, 223 pounds. His 7 touchdowns on limited touches prove he’s ready for a red zone role.
Fantasy Strategy: Why He’s a Smash Sleeper
- Ideal Fit: Zero RB, deep-bench stashes
- Draft Range: Round 11–14 in most leagues
- Ceiling: RB1 weeks if Aaron Jones is out
- Floor: TD-dependent FLEX in turf-heavy matchups
- Bonus: Vikings have 11 games on turf in 2025
He’s not a name that will trend on social media, but Mason is the kind of player who wins leagues in November when aging starters break down.
Final Word: It’s Not Hype. It’s Data.
Jordan Mason is averaging 5.3 YPC over his entire career.
He’s averaging 6.0 YPC on the same turf he’ll now call home.
He has low mileage, a bruising frame, and a shot at goal-line work.
Ignore the headlines. Draft the Turf Monster.