2026 Scott EDGE Mason Brown Mason Brown 5'11" | 200 lbs | EDGE Scott | 2026 State WV is a productive EDGE rusher whose game is built on motor and instincts rather than measurables. He shows a knack for getting into the backfield and affecting plays early in the down. While undersized, his effort level and output give him a clear path to contributing snaps.

Scott DL Mason Brown Mason Brown 5'11" | 200 lbs | EDGE Scott | 2026 State WV recently debuted in the 2026 rankings during the summer update and was very productive for the Skyhawks as a sophomore. We’re anxious to see how he’s progressed physically as an undersized defensive lineman or if he’s athletic enough to play linebacker in the future. Either way, his production and film warranted a Top 150 ranking for his class with the clear ability to play at the next level in some capacity.

Here’s what we recently said about Brown in our 2026 rankings New Additions article:

“Size is the one trait that keeps 2026 Scott DL  Mason Brown Mason Brown 5'11" | 200 lbs | EDGE Scott | 2026 State WV  lower in the rankings for now, but is a talented and productive player for the Skyhawks. Brown totaled 55 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 2 sacks as a sophomore last season and may be flying under the radar compared to some of his other highly touted teammates. He has the potential to eventually be considered an OLB prospect depending on how athletic he is at his size but debuts in the Top 150 as a defensive lineman for now. Brown plays much bigger than his listed size and holds up well against bigger offensive linemen. Brown is a tough physical player who plays with a high motor and pursues the ball well. He’s a tough matchup for high school offensive linemen because of his size and quickness and beats his man inside consistently.”

Size is the one trait that keeps 2026 Scott DL Mason Brown Mason Brown 5'11" | 200 lbs | EDGE Scott | 2026 State WV lower in the rankings for now, but is a talented and productive player for the Skyhawks. Brown totaled 55 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 2 sacks as a sophomore last season and may be flying under the radar compared to some of his other highly touted teammates. He has the potential to eventually be considered an OLB prospect depending on how athletic he is at his size but debuts in the Top 150 as a defensive lineman for now. Brown plays much bigger than his listed size and holds up well against bigger offensive linemen. Brown is a tough physical player who plays with a high motor and pursues the ball well. He’s a tough matchup for high school offensive linemen because of his size and quickness and beats his man inside consistently.

We’ll be monitoring how much more he grows physically to determine his ceiling as a prospect and potential as a LB prospect, but Brown’s play on the field warranted a placement among the Top 150 at the stage.