Mason Pline (born February 5, 2000) is an American professional football tight end. He previously signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft. Pline was also a member of the New Orleans Saints during the 2025 NFL season. He played college football for the Ferris State Bulldogs and the Furman Paladins.
Early life Pline was born in 2000 in Fowler Michigan. Standing tall and weighing , Pline was a three-sport athlete. He played baseball, basketball and football. In football, Pline played tight end and defensive end positions with the Fowler Eagles team.MaxPreps Profile. Retrieved June 18, 2026.HUDL Profile. Retrieved June 18, 2026. In basketball, Pline averaged 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists and earned all-state, all-area and all-conference honors.New Orleans Saints News (August 8, 2025). "Five Things to Know about Saints tight end Mason Pline." Retrieved June 18, 2026. He graduated in 2018.
College career Ferris State First attending Ferris State, Pline played three seasons of basketball with the Bulldogs team before committing to football full-time in 2021.Furman Paladins Profile. Retrieved June 18, 2026. During his first three seasons of college football, Pline played halfback and tight end with the Bulldogs team.Ferris State Bulldogs Profile. Retrieved June 18, 2026. Pline graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.Linked In Profile. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Furman University Pline transferred to Furman University for his senior season of college football, enrolling in a master's program in Strategic Design. He joined the Furman Paladins as a tight end for the 2023 season. He played in all 13 games finishing his only season with 32 receptions and four touchdowns. He earned a certificate in Design and Visual Communications.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers On April 27, 2024, Pline signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL draft.Keepfer, Scott (April 28, 2024). Greenville News. "Pros, cons of 49ers signing Furman's Mason Pline to free-agent deal after 2024 NFL Draft." Retrieved June 18, 2026.Courtesy of Ferris State Athletics (April 29, 2024). "Former Ferris player signs with 49ers: Pline gets NFL tryout." Retrieved June 18, 2026. He spent the 2024 NFL Season on the practice squad. On January 6, 2025, Pline signed a reserve/futures contract with the 49ers.
On August 4, 2025, Pline was waived by the 49ers.Jr. Kopp, Ron (June 18, 2026). Arrowhead Pride.com "Chiefs News 6/18: Tight end Mason Pline signed after minicamp tryout." Retrieved June 18, 2026.
New Orleans Saints On August 5, 2025, the New Orleans Saints claimed Pline off waivers following his departure from the 49ers.New Orleans Saints News (August 2025). "New Orleans Saints announced the club was awarded tight end Mason Pline off waivers." Retrieved June 18, 2026. On August 13, Pline was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
Kansas City Chiefs On June 18, 2026, Pline signed with the Kansas City Chiefs following the vacancy made by Wanya Morris' trade to the Atlanta Falcons. On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.
References
External links ESPN Bio Ferris State Bulldogs basketball bio Ferris State Bulldogs football bio Furman Paladins Bio