Pavone is a fluid athlete with great game speed to be effective playing any position in the secondary. 5’8” 155 lbs. he would benefit from development in his frame but his savvy athleticism and speed make him a capable playmaker in all three phases. In coverage, he demonstrates natural coverage ability and plus ball skills. He’s able to mirror lateral movement and smoothly transition to stay in phase against a wide route tree. Good ability to plant and drive while showing the short area acceleration/burst to close space with the ball in the air. Easily tracks and judges ball flight to be in position to compete at the catch point. Plays through the hands of the receiver to break up passes aggressively. Finished the 2025 season with 70 tackles, 12 PBU, and 3 interceptions.

2027 Defensive back Mason Pavone Mason Pavone 5'8" | 155 lbs | DB Notre Dame Prep | 2027 State AZ is an exciting talent in the secondary for this Notre Dame Prep defense. Playing his first full season on varsity as a sophomore, he had 78 total tackles, 51 of those as solo tackles, 2 INT, and 6 pass deflections. Pavone mainly played at the strong safety position but showcases the sideline-to-sideline speed and range to play at the one-high free safety position as well. Pavone already takes excellent angles of pursuit toward his target, whether it is coming downhill to lay a hit in the run game or cover his man downfield in the passing game. He has great transition speed and outstanding hand timing to be a playmaker on the backend. With a marvelous sophomore season under his belt, look out for Pavone to etch his name as one of the best safeties in the state.