Mason Reiger

Mason Reiger
No. 43 – Philadelphia Eagles
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-08-19) August 19, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High schoolConant (Hoffman Estates, Illinois)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mason Reiger (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and Wisconsin Badgers.

Early life

Reiger attended James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.

College career

Reiger played as a walk-on at Louisville from 2020 to 2022. In August 2022, he earned a full-ride scholarship to Louisville where he remained through the 2024 season. He missed the 2024 season due to injury. In 33 games at Louisville he had 49 tackles and eight sacks. After the 2024 season, Reiger entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In his lone season at Wisconsin, he started 11 of 12 games and had 33 tackles and five sacks.

Reiger was selected to play in the 2026 East–West Shrine Bowl, and was selected as that year's defensive MVP.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m)		251 lb
(114 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(2.05 m)		4.78 s1.61 s2.72 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)
All values from NFL Combine

Miami Dolphins

On May 8, 2026, Reiger signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by Miami on August 18 with an injury designation.

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 31, 2026, Reiger was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.

References

  1. ↑ "Five (more) local college football players to watch this season". www.dailyherald.com. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ Stewart, Mark (December 14, 2024). "Former Louisville defensive end commits to Wisconsin football". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ How Louisville transfer Mason Reiger gives Wisconsin Badgers ‘different energy’ on defense
  4. ↑ Can Wisconsin outside linebacker Mason Reiger turn up the heat on top-ranked Ohio State?
  5. ↑ "Wisconsin Badgers star defender earns invite to prestigious All-Star showcase". Wisconsin Badgers On SI. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Wisconsin Badgers pass rusher already boosting his NFL Draft stock at Shrine Bowl practice". Wisconsin Badgers On SI. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  7. ↑ "MVP Awards Presented by Intermountain Healthcare". East-West Shrine Bowl. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Mason Reiger Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Mason Reiger College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Draft Tracker 2026". NFL.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Dolphins sign 11 undrafted college free agents". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Eagles sign 13 players to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 31, 2026.