6'5"
Height
256 lbs
Weight
23
Age
Kansas
College
Andale, KS, USA
Hometown
About Mason Fairchild
Originally signed with the Defenders in 2024. Signed with the Saints as an UDFA after going undrated out of Kansas in 2024. Played five seasons for the Jayhawks, where he appeared in 56 games, 18 starts and accrued 82 catches for 1,111 yards and 10 touchdowns. Was named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2023, an award that recognizes an athlete for combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. Spent time as an assistant coach at his high school alma mater Anadle HS before signing with the Defenders.
Career Stats
| Year | League | GP | eptions | eive Tgt | eive Yds | eive TD | eive Lng | eive Yds After Catch | FPts | FPPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UFL | 9 | 11 | 16 | 142 | 1 | 24 | 101 | 25.7 | 2.9 |
| 2025 | UFL | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | — | 14 | — | 4.6 | 0.9 |
2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | eptions | eive Tgt | eive Yds | eive Lng | eive Yds After Catch | FPts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ STL | L 10-16 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 2.9 | |
| 2 | @ CLB | W 44-26 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1.3 | |
| 3 | vs HOU | W 45-7 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 18 | 29 | 4.3 | |
| 4 | vs STL | W 28-22 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 5 | vs DAL | W 24-6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 8.8 |
| 6 | vs LOU | L 13-30 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 19 | 11 | 4.2 | |
| 7 | @ LOU | L 30-33 | 3 | ||||||
| 8 | @ ORL | L 19-27 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 3.2 | |
| 9 | vs ORL | L 23-29 |
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