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Matthew Mason, a Las Vegas native, chose BYU over finalists like Boise State, San Diego State, and UNLV, along with offers from Arizona State, Northwestern, and Utah State. His commitment came after an impressive official visit to Provo, during which he felt a strong connection to the coaching staff and the program's culture. Mason's junior season in 2024 was a breakout, tallying over 100 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, 18 pass breakups, 10 tackles for loss, 3 blocked kicks, and 2 interceptions. This surge in production perfectly showcases the potential Hill sees in him.
This episode will emphasize Mason's physical style of play and his versatility in coverage, which aligns perfectly with the mold of big, rangy safeties that have historically thrived at BYU under Hill's guidance. Mason specifically mentioned that Jay Hill is "probably the biggest reason for my interest in BYU right now," and that Hill "believes in my ability, he feels I can compete for a spot on the field right away and I am excited to play for him."
Jay Hill's track record speaks for itself. As a highly successful defensive coordinator, and previously a winning head coach at Weber State, Hill consistently develops defensive talent, particularly in the secondary. He has a proven ability to identify players who fit his scheme, regardless of their initial recruiting ranking, and mold them into impactful collegiate athletes. BYU fans have seen this with recent additions to the defensive backfield who have made significant strides under Hill's coaching. His defenses have often ranked highly in key categories like scoring defense, total defense, and turnovers forced.
Mason's commitment is a testament to the trust recruits place in Hill's development plan and the stability of Kalani Sitake's program. For BYU, landing Mason further strengthens a critical defensive position and underscores their ability to attract high-potential athletes. For fans, it's a reaffirmation that Hill's evaluation process is a reliable indicator of future success.
Join us as we break down Matthew Mason's commitment and explore why Jay Hill's recruiting prowess continues to be a cornerstone of BYU's defensive success.
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