{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Mason Kinsey | image = Mason Kinsey.jpg | caption = Kinsey in 2021 | current_team = Tennessee Titans | number = 12 | position = Wide receiver, return specialist | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|8|29}} | birth_place = Demorest, Georgia, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 11 | weight_lbs = 200 | high_school = Habersham Central {{avoid wrap|(Clarkesville, Georgia)}} | college = Berry (2016–2019) | undraftedyear = 2020 | pastteams = * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2020}})* * New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2020}})* * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present) | status = Active | highlights = *3× All-SAA (2017–2019) | statweek = | statseason = 2025 | statlabel1 = Receptions | statvalue1 = 6 | statlabel2 = Receiving yards | statvalue2 = 74 | statlabel3 = Return yards | statvalue3 = 139 | statlabel4 = Total touchdowns | statvalue4 = | pfr = KinsMa00 }} '''Mason Shane Kinsey''' (born August 29, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Berry Vikings.
==College career== Kinsey attended Division III Berry College. In four seasons, he had 203 receptions for 3,343 yards and 50 touchdowns.<ref name=wyatt/> Kinsey helped the Vikings win four consecutive Southern Athletic Association (SAA) championships and earn three straight bids to the NCAA Division III playoffs. He was a three-time All-SAA first-team honoree and was a third-team D3football.com All-American as a senior.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2020 |title=FIELD OF NFL DREAMS |url=https://www.berry.edu/articles/berry-magazine/summer-2020/article_kinsey |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=Berry College}}</ref>
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 10 1/2 | weight = 198 | dash = 4.65 | ten split = 1.66 | twenty split = 2.56 | shuttle = 4.34 | cone drill = 7.30 | vertical = 37.5 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 5 | bench = 16 | arm span = 32 3/8 | hand span = 9 1/4 | note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Draft Scout Mason Kinsey, Berry NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018411&DraftYear=2020 |access-date=November 23, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref> }}
===Tennessee Titans=== Kinsey signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020, shortly after the conclusion of the 2020 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chafins |first=Cody |date=April 27, 2020 |title=From D3 to NFL, Berry College receiver makes school history |url=https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/from-d3-to-nfl-berry-college-receiver-makes-school-history |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=Fox5Atlanta.com}}</ref> He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boclair |first=David |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Tennessee Titans: Who Got Cut and Why? |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/center-stage-plus/titans-nfl-roster-cuts-who-why |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=SI.com}}</ref>
===New England Patriots=== Kinsey was signed by the New England Patriots to their practice squad on September 8, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vautour |first=Matt |date=September 9, 2020 |title=Patriots add Mason Kinsey, Kristian Wilkerson, intriguing small-school rookie receivers to practice squad (video) |url=https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/09/new-england-patriots-add-two-intriguing-under-the-radar-small-school-rookie-receivers-to-practice-squad-video.html |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=MassLive.com}}</ref> He was released on October 1, 2020, but was resigned on October 19.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2020 |title=Patriots Re-Sign WR Mason Kinsey to the Practice Squad; Release WR Devin Ross from the Practice Squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-re-sign-wr-mason-kinsey-to-the-practice-squad-release-wr-devin-ross-fro |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=Patriots.com}}</ref> Kinsey was released a second time on November 18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2020 |title=Mason Kinsey: Cut by Patriots |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/mason-kinsey-cut-by-patriots/ |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |publisher=RotoWire}}</ref>
===Tennessee Titans (second stint)=== Kinsey was signed to a reserve/futures contract with the Titans on January 21, 2021.<ref name="wyatt">{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=January 21, 2021 |title=Titans Sign WR Mason Kinsey to a Futures Contract |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-14-players-to-futures-contracts-for-2021 |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> He was cut at the end of the preseason again on August 31, 2021, but was resigned to the team's practice squad the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moraitis |first=Mike |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Tennessee Titans waiving WR Mason Kinsey |url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/31/tennessee-titans-waive-mason-kinsey/ |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=Titans Wire |publisher=USA Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moraitis |first=Mike |date=September 1, 2021 |title=Tennessee Titans adding WR Mason Kinsey to practice squad |url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/01/tennessee-titans-mason-kinsey-practice-squad-report/ |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=Titans Wire |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> Kinsey was elevated to the Titans' active roster on October 24, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boclair |first=David |date=October 23, 2021 |title=Kinsey Set to Make NFL Debut |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/gm-report/tennessee-titans-nfl-mason-kinsey-practice-squad-elevation |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=SI.com}}</ref> After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=January 24, 2022 |title=Titans Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-11-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts |access-date=January 24, 2022 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref>
On August 30, 2022, Kinsey was waived by the Titans and signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players with 29 Roster Moves |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-to-53-players-with-29-roster-moves |access-date=October 4, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Titans Add Players to the Team's Practice Squad |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad |access-date=October 4, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> Kinsey was elevated to the active roster on October 21, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boclair |first=David |date=October 22, 2022 |title=A Year Later, Kinsey Has Another Chance |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/titans/gm-report/tennessee-titans-nfl-week-7-practice-squad-elevations-mason-kinsey-joe-schobert |access-date=October 28, 2022 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Titans Sign 14 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-11-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts-x1007 |access-date=October 4, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> Kinsey played two games during the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mason Kinsey 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KinsMa00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
On August 29, 2023, Kinsey was waived by the Titans and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-ahead-of-nfl-s-deadline |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Titans Add Players to the Team's Practice Squad |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad-x0189 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on September 22.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=September 22, 2023 |title=Titans Make Several Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs Browns |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-make-several-roster-moves-ahead-of-sunday-s-game-vs-browns |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> He was waived on October 2, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Titans Move WR Kyle Philips to the Team's 'Designated for Return' List While Waiving WR Mason Kinsey, OL Xavier Newman |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-move-wr-kyle-philips-to-the-team-s-designated-for-return-list-while-waivi |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=October 4, 2023 |title=Titans Promote TE Kevin Rader to 53-Man Roster, Add WR Mason Kinsey Back to Practice Squad |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-promote-te-kevin-rader-to-53-man-roster-add-wr-mason-kinsey-back-to-pract |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref> He was promoted back to the active roster on December 16.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Promote WR Mason Kinsey to 53-Man Roster, While Waiving DL Teair Tart|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-promote-wr-mason-kinsey-to-53-man-roster-while-waiving-defensive-lineman-|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=December 16, 2023}}</ref> Kinsey played six games during the 2023 season, making 11 punt returns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mason Kinsey 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KinsMa00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
Kinsey was waived by the Titans on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-ahead-of-nfl-s-deadline-x2824|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 27, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on October 26.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Make a Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs the Lions|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-make-a-flurry-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-sunday-s-game-vs-the-lions|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=October 26, 2024}}</ref> He was waived on October 29, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans Waive WR Mason Kinsey from 53-Man Roster, Add Three Players to the Team's Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-waive-wr-mason-kinsey-from-53-man-roster-add-three-players-to-the-team-s-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=October 29, 2024}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on December 7.<ref>{{cite web|title=Titans' Mason Kinsey: Signed to Titans' active roster |date=Dec 7, 2024 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/titans-mason-kinsey-signed-to-titans-active-roster/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=Dec 19, 2024}}</ref> He appeared in six games during the 2024 season, making two receptions for 17 yards along with six punt returns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mason Kinsey 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KinsMa00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
On August 26, 2025, Kinsey was waived by the Titans as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wyatt |first1=Jim |title=Titans Part Ways With 20 Players Ahead of Today's Deadline, While Placing RB Tyjae Spears on Injured Reserve (Designated for Return) |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-part-ways-with-20-players-ahead-of-today-s-deadline-while-placing-rb-tyjae-spears-on-injured-reserve-designated-for-return |website=TennesseeTitans.com |access-date=27 August 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wyatt |first1=Jim |title=Titans Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-14-players-to-practice-squad |website=TennesseeTitans.com |access-date=29 August 2025}}</ref> On October 24, Kinsey was signed to the active roster.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wyatt |first1=Jim |date=October 24, 2025 |title=Titans Promote WR Mason Kinsey to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-promote-wr-mason-kinsey-to-53-man-roster |access-date=25 October 2025 |website=TennesseeTitans.com}}</ref>
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