In my latest article, I tried to predict the most likely ADP risers on Underdog from now until the end of drafting season. Check out my thoughts on Jordan Mason below, and the article with the 13 other guys who I think will be more expensive in early September below that⬇️

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Footballguys

Mason can absorb early-down work and goal-line chances to keep Aaron Jones fresh, positioning him as a potential lead-back option; clarity on weekly starter status unlikely until Week 1 data point.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Footballguys

Mason can absorb early-down work and goal-line chances to keep Aaron Jones Sr. fresh, positioning him as a potential fantasy asset in a split role; clarity on whether one, both, or neither are weekly starters is unlikely until Week 1 data.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Footballguys

Mason can absorb early-down work and goal-line chances to keep Aaron Jones fresh; the split is likely not clarified until Week 1 data, but Mason's role offers potential weekly starter upside.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Mason is among the fantasy-relevant running backs entering contract years in 2026, alongside Jonathan Taylor, Chase Brown, D'Andre Swift, Aaron Jones, Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Zach Charbonnet, Alvin Kamara, and Tank Bigsby. His contract status and potential market movement could affect his role and value heading into the 2026 season.

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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Mason is among the fantasy-relevant running backs entering contract years in 2026.

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Mason displayed receiving ability and evasion skills in training camp, contrary to his reputation as a bruising runner. On a short reception from Kyler Murray in the left flat, Mason evaded safety Joshua Metellus, one of the team's soundest tacklers, with a well-timed change of direction. The play showcased "the sauce in Jordan Mason's step" and demonstrated his finesse alongside his known power running style.

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Had the play of the day on a long TD run, juking Josh Metellus; standout performance in team drills.

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jordan Mason had the play of the day on a long TD run, juking Josh Metellus along the way during Day 1 of Vikings training camp.

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NegativeValueJul 30, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked RB41 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 88 and consensus rank of 145.

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Mason demonstrated receiving ability and evasiveness in Vikings training camp, contrary to his reputation as a bruising runner. On a short reception from Kyler Murray in the left flat, Mason evaded safety Joshua Metellus—described as 'one of the team's soundest tacklers'—with a well-timed change of direction, showcasing finesse and footwork. The play generated a 'good-natured and rip-roaring scene,' highlighting Mason's catch-and-run potential in the Vikings offense.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Jordan Mason had the play of the day during team drills on a long touchdown run where he juked safety Josh Metellus, showcasing his elusiveness and big-play ability.

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PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Jordan Mason had the play of the day on Day 1 of training camp with a long TD run, juking Josh Metellus along the way.

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PositiveUsageJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Jordan Mason had the play of the day on a long TD run, juking Josh Metellus along the way; demonstrates explosive playmaking ability and elusiveness in team drills.

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PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026Daily Norseman

Mason had the play of the day on Day 1 of training camp with a long touchdown run, juking Josh Metellus along the way. The source specifically highlighted this as the standout play of the first practice.

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PositiveValueJul 30, 2026Dataroma

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026Legendary Upside

Running back with fragile profile and limited upside that would receive significantly more portfolio allocation if Javante Williams were not drafted; speaker indicates they would have substantially more Mason exposure if they had skipped Williams, positioning him as a secondary option to a preferred early-round running back.

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NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason identifies Jordan Mason as the very clear early-down runner in the Minnesota backfield, using him as a comparison point when discussing backfield structures versus the Washington backfield.

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PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Jordan Mason is one of several running backs in the ninth round with a path to leading their backfield; he and Aaron Jones Sr. are vying for the lead role in Minnesota.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Harris Fantasy Football Podcast

Mason is ranked 41st among running backs and is not a pass catcher or pass pro player; he doesn't play on third down. His efficiency rushing is slightly lower than the prior year but still more efficient than Aaron Jones. He is a passenger in fantasy and needs a good environment to become a fantasy starter, but if the Vikings offense turns around, Mason is the one most likely to benefit given his goal-line role and ability to handle big workloads.

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PositiveValueJul 28, 2026Fantasy Footballers

The source rates Jordan Mason as a phenomenal pick in the 10th round of a Superflex mock draft, ranking him ahead of Aaron Jones and calling him the league's last remaining starter at running back. The source states there was no way they could not take Mason if he came to them in that round.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Fantasy Footballers

Mentioned as an available option in the 10th round; source notes Minnesota's backfield mates are available and that the team wants to run the ball a lot this year, making Mason a potential target.

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PositiveValueJul 27, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Jordan Mason at 114.1 Underdog ADP doesn't have pass-catching upside but as a rushing specialist will be equally if not more involved in Minnesota than Kyle Monangai will be in Chicago. Mason offers more big-play ability and touchdown upside than Monangai in terms of pure running ability, making the 20-pick ADP difference not add up in Monangai's favor.

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PositiveValueJul 27, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Jordan Mason demonstrated superior efficiency metrics in the 49ers backfield compared to Aaron Jones: much more efficient per-rush stats, strong EPA per rush, and positive rushing yards over expectation. Speaker has Jordan Mason ranked ahead of Aaron Jones on flockfantasy.com, indicating preference for Mason's value at the running back position.

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NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Jordan Mason ranked RB41 in 2026 consensus fantasy football draft rankings with an ADP of 88 and projected range of 145 (low) to 118.1 (consensus), indicating mid-tier running back valuation.

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NegativeValueJul 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Ranked RB41 with ADP of 118; ranked 145th overall with 118.1% consensus; 12.7 average draft position variance; ADP stable with no movement.

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NegativeBreakoutJul 26, 2026Footballguys

Jordan Mason is listed as a potential fantasy breakout candidate for 2026 at ADP 117, though the article content for his full analysis is behind a paywall and not provided in the available text.

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NegativeProjectionJul 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Mason's realistic ceiling looks something like a touchdown-dependent complementary role rather than a true lead-back outcome. He's ranked well outside the range where most other names in a similar tier are viewed as having more upside. Last year he faced a genuinely difficult situation, reportedly seeing more stacked defensive fronts than any back on his team since the current coaching staff arrived, a byproduct of a broken quarterback situation that gave defenses no reason to respect the pass. While his efficiency marks were solid across several advanced metrics, the team's improved quarterback situation should help him by default, but he faces real competition.

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NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Mason remains a fundamentally one-dimensional runner, with fewer than 30 total receptions across four professional seasons and a similarly limited receiving role in college. He faces real competition from a rookie back who's generated strong camp buzz and profiles as a better overall scheme fit, along with a proven veteran pass-catching back expected to hold the early-season role. The team also spent real draft capital on a rookie runner this offseason, itself a signal of limited long-term organizational confidence in Mason.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Daily Norseman

Jordan Mason's fit in the Vikings' wide-zone scheme makes him a dangerous backup option. The source highlights that Mason thrives in the wide zone with 3.5 yards per carry after contact — a massive amount of success — positioning him as a potential threat to Aaron Jones' role.

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NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek offers a direct negative assessment of Jordan Mason's talent and role, stating 'Jordan Mason is not very good.'

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PositiveValueJul 24, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason identifies Jordan Mason as the clear arbitrage play off JK Dobbins in season-long formats, with a 50-pick ADP gap between them. Mason will see rushing work without a receiving role, and he showed explosive rushing metrics last year, making him a better value target than Dobbins at his current ADP.

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PositiveValueJul 24, 2026The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

JJ Zachariason identifies Jordan Mason as the clear arbitrage play over JK Dobbins in season-long leagues, with approximately a 50-pick ADP gap between them. Mason will see rushing work without the receiving role uncertainty, and he was actually explosive last year from a rushing perspective, making him a better value target than Dobbins.

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NegativeProjectionJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason posted a respectable stat line in a bad offense in 2025 (159 carries for 758 yards and six touchdowns), but fantasy production was inconsistent at 8.1 PPR points per game (RB43). The source indicates his upside depends on offensive line health and quarterback stability rather than his own performance trajectory.

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PositiveValueJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mason's ADP has climbed over 9 spots this month (now 114.8, RB39) thanks to reports suggesting he will get the bulk of backfield work in 2026. The source notes his RB39 price tag is justified by potential upside if the Vikings offense becomes a top-12 unit, which could happen if left tackle Christian Darrisaw returns to full strength and Kyler Murray provides stability at quarterback.

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PositiveProjectionJul 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Drafted 11.01 as running back; will likely split reps with Aaron Jones early in season, but Jones is entering his age-31 season and history hasn't been kind to running backs at that stage. Mason may not offer much as pass-catcher, but has proven to be extremely efficient runner whenever given starting opportunities, positioning him for potential lead-back role.

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