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Mason

Ellens ATH

Class

2025

Height

5'11"

Weight

160

HS

Glenbard West

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IL

Mason Ellens

It was an exciting spring for Glenbard West’s Mason Ellens , who saw his eye-popping 10.77 100M and...

Written by Oliver West

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Oliver West | Prep Redzone Scout

Oliver West

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

It was an exciting spring for Glenbard West’s Mason Ellens Mason Ellens 5'11" | 160 lbs | ATH Glenbard West | 2025 State IL , who saw his eye-popping 10.77 100M and 21.89 200M track time net him his first P4 offer from Iowa State in late April. A little over a month later, Ellens was committed to the Cyclones, but not before Iowa, Minnesota, and Boston College also offered, and it was all thanks to his real-deal blazing track times. Ellens even improved on the 100M time, PRing with a 10.73 at the IHSA 3A Boys State Track and Field Championships in late May. He also added two 10.8 100Ms inbetween that time. He also beat the 200M time, PRing with a 21.84 time at the state championship meet as well.

Here’s what I wrote about Ellens in my late May spotlight of some of the Midwest’s fastest rising 2025 prospects at the time:

“Ellens has one of – if not the #1 – best special teams tape in the Midwest, and opens his tape with a series of fantastic returns. His 100M speed is showcased well as a kick and punt returner, where his explosiveness, ability to cut at top speed, balance, and acceleration helped him take 3 kickoff returns to the house (averaged over 50 yards a return), a punt return for six, and a couple of them he was barely even touched. He also proved himself to be a dangerous deep threat as a receiver who can also play RB if needed and is also a standout DB for the Hilltoppers. The younger brother of 2024 South Dakota football commit Julius Ellens , Mason is comfortable playing the ball in the air and shows some good ball skills, he displays patient read steps, doesn’t waste movement, and accelerates out of his breaks in coverage. Able to play both CB and safety, Ellens also attacks blockers on the perimeter and is a physical run supporter who will meet WRs and ball carriers at the LOS, is a strong form tackler, comes downhill and closes with pace, and can make 1-on-1 tackles in space. Statistics are coming out that three-phase contributors, particularly TD-producing returners, go on to find success at the next level of ball and when you combine that with Ellens’ eye-popping speed, you have quite a strong resume as a prep football prospect.” Iowa State got a stud!

Written 1 year ago

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