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Mason Tipton

Wide Receiver · Yale

An undrafted Yale product who turned blazing pro-day speed into a roster spot and has carved out a role as a Saints receiver and returner.

Mason Tipton went undrafted out of Yale in 2024, but a 4.33-second 40-yard dash and a strong training camp were enough to earn him a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster. He has since become a rotational receiver and kick returner in New Orleans, though injuries have interrupted both of his first two pro seasons.

★ Unanimous first-team All-Ivy League selection at Yale (2023)

★ Among Yale's all-time leaders in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches

★ Made the Saints' 53-man roster as an undrafted free agent in 2024

Path to the league

Tipton put together one of the best receiving careers in Yale history, finishing with 132 catches for 2,067 yards and 19 touchdowns, ranking among the program's all-time leaders in each category. His senior season featured 52 receptions for 786 yards and a league-leading 10 touchdowns, earning him unanimous first-team All-Ivy League honors. He went undrafted in 2024 and signed with New Orleans as a free agent, making the initial 53-man roster.

Career highlights

Tipton ranks among Yale's career leaders in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches, and his blazing 40-yard dash time at his pro day made him a training-camp standout who beat out drafted competition for a roster spot. As a rookie, he played in 11 games with one start, catching 14 passes for 99 yards for the Saints.

2025 season recap

Tipton played a bigger role in 2025, appearing in 14 games as a depth receiver and kick returner and recording 11 receptions for 76 yards. His season ended early when he was placed on injured reserve on January 2, 2026, due to a groin injury.