Redshirt Sophomore (2025): Appeared in all 11 games and finished second on the team in total tackles with 58.0... Started the year with eight total tackles and one TFL against Edinboro (8/28)... Followed that game up with nine total tackles and .5 sacks in win against Pace (9/4)... Recorded a solo TFL and four tackles in win against Shippensburg (11/18)... Tied season-high with nine total tackles at Shepherd with eight solos (10/25)... Finished season with six solo tackles and two assists in win against Clarion (11/15).
Redshirt Freshman (2024): Mason Smith stepped into a larger defensive role and delivered a breakout season, finishing with 34 total tackles, including a season-high 12 stops against Shepherd (Nov. 9). He also contributed 9 tackles at Shippensburg (Nov. 2) and recorded 0.5 tackles for loss in that performance. Smith showed his range and instincts at linebacker, posting at least one tackle in seven of his nine appearances.
Known for his blend of sideline-to-sideline speed and disciplined reads, Smith transitioned from a limited role in 2023 into a steady contributor in 2024. With 36 career tackles already under his belt, he’s quickly building a foundation for leadership in the heart of the Warriors’ defense.
Freshman (2023): Made appearances against Seton Hill and West Chester … contributed a solo tackle at West Chester (10/14), and assisted on a tackle against Seton Hill (9/18).
Background: All-WCAC Second Team linebacker ... led the Falcons in tackles ... helped team to 8-3 record, defeating the No. 1 ranked team in Louisiana and held the top-team ranking in the DMV for six weeks ... member of National Honors Society, Key Club and Link Crew ... honor roll student ... majoring in exercise science with a minor in business management ... aspires to become a strength and conditioning coach with a minor in business management.
Terwilliger on Smith: Mason is a dynamic linebacker that can makes plays from sideline to sideline. He has a great blend of strength and speed. We love his ability to recognize offensive tendencies and call the defense.
