Jeron Mastrud

Jeron Scott Mastrud (born December 17, 1987 ) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.

He was also a member of the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears.

Early life Mastrud is the son of a Scholls Heights Elementary School teacher and a Southridge High School physical education teacher. Mastrud attended Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon, As a senior, he completed 49 of 82 pass attempts for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns. He earned first-team All-Portland Metro League honors as a defensive end, and as a tight end was second-team all-league. He was also named to the third-team all-state as a defensive end.

College career After graduating from high school, Mastrud attended Kansas State University, but was released the next day.

Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins signed Mastrud to their practice squad on September 8, 2010. He was promoted to the team's 53-man roster on September 21, 2010, making his NFL debut as a reserve in the Dolphins' Week 3 game against the New York Jets on September 26.

Oakland Raiders Mastrud was signed by Oakland Raiders on May 13, 2013. At the end of the 2013 season Mastrud became a free agent. He signed with the Bears on June 23, 2014.

Chicago Bears Mastrud signed with the Bears on June 23, 2014. The Bears released Mastrud on August 29, 2014.