Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been in the news lately after signing a legendary four-year contract extension worth $240 million. He’s obviously one of the highest-paid athletes in the NFL today, but not every player is lucky enough to bring home such massive paychecks. 25-year-old Jordan Mason is already shining on the field for the 2024 season, but some think that his $985K salary doesn’t seem fair in comparison to his performance.
Who Is The 49ers Backup Running Back?
Mason was born on May 24, 1999 in Gallatin, Tennessee. Before his professional career began, he played college football at Georgia Tech from 2017 to 2021. Even as a freshman, the running back was a force to be reckoned with, collecting 108 carries for 659 yards and seven touchdowns at the time. Instead of going the traditional NFL Draft route, Mason was signed by the San Francisco in 49ers as a backup to their star running back, Christian McCaffrey in 2022. That year, he completed a 56-yard run against the Seattle Seahawks, ensuring the 49ers won the NFC West and proving his value. In his first season, Mason secured 43 carries for 258 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in 16 games.
In 2023, the young athlete continued to shine in all 17 games with 40 carries for 206 yards and three touchdowns. As the 2024 season begins, Jordan Mason is feeling the pressure as he replaces McCaffrey in the starting lineup. In his first game, the Southern superstar ran for 147 yards and one touchdown to beat the New York Jets. After such an ambitious start, football fans are eager to see what else Mason has in store.
What Is Jordan Mason’s Net Worth?
Interestingly, Jordan Mason is in line for restricted free agency in 2025; one potential timeline that could play out would be the 49ers keeping him at an affordable rate before making a long-term decision between Mason and McCaffrey. The latter will be turning 30 soon and is expected to make over $12M, meaning the former could be a more financially sound decision for the West Coast-based team.
When he signed with the 49ers in 2022, Mason agreed to a three-year deal worth $2,570,000 (average annual salary $856,667); this came with a $10K signing bonus and just $40K guaranteed. For 2024, the running back is bringing home $985K, which he “earned every penny [of]” against the Jets, as per NBC Sports. It’s unclear exactly what’s in the cards for the 25-year-old financially, but he certainly has all eyes on him this year.
