Helfmann carried 32 times for 248 yards and three touchdowns in St. Louis Park’s 27-21 overtime win over Minneapolis Southwest. He scored the game-winner one play after recovering a fumble on defense, capping a performance that showed both his production and competitiveness. At 5’10, 200 pounds, Helfmann runs with vision and patience, consistently finding holes as they open at the line of scrimmage. He cuts sharply in space and creates gains with sudden lateral movement. His leg drive fights through low tackle attempts, and his ball security stood out in a heavy workload performance. Helfmann also brings reliable hands out of the backfield, giving him value as a receiving option. A physical, durable back with strong vision and balance.

Representing the linebackers in this PrepRedzoneMN Pass Rushing Prowess feature, St. Louis Park High School’s stud 5’10, 200 lb. RB/LB Mason Helfmann Mason Helfmann 5'10" | 205 lbs | LB St. Louis Park | 2026 State MN had an exceptional junior season statistically, posting 134 tackles, 19 TFLs, 6.5 sacks, 2 INTs, and 2 FF, as well as 66 rushes for 400 yards and 3 TDs, 16 receptions for 115 yards, and another TD. That defensive production is especially exciting, and Helfmann has some good things going on both sides of the ball, a promising trait when talking next level projection. The 200 lb. two-way contributor shows sudden footwork and COD ability helps Helfmann cut on a dime and create some exciting runs and gains from his RB spot, especially in the open field, as well as good contact balance and fight as a RB who pumps his legs through weaker tackle attempts at his lower body. Also has great hands out of the backfield, as well as from his LB spot, where his first defensive clip is a snazzy one-handed INT that he plucks out of the air after undercutting a WR running a dig across the MOF. Helfmann is a great open field tackler who tracks the ball carriers hip and explodes through contact, with a nice gator roll mixed in for good measure, and shoots gaps with pace and is a consistent and impressive 1v1 tackler. He generally beats blocks with quickness, but does a great job of finding gaps in the LOS when working to the backfield and can take advantage of them thanks to his quickness and instincts. Someone is going to get a very experienced, dynamic, and productive prep football player with some pass rushing capability to boot.