Eddie Mason was drafted No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 80 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 80
- Career AV
- 777th at North Carolina
The pick
How Eddie Mason came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Career approximate value
- 777th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 114% of career value
- Final season
- 20027 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Mason.
California
New Mexico State
Clemson
Florida
North Carolina in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#52
Zach Brown
LB · TEN · 2012
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Buddy Curry
LB · ATL · 1980
North Carolina
#235
Carlton Bailey
LB · BUF · 1988
North Carolina
#17
Brian Simmons
LB · CIN · 1998
North Carolina
#36
Mike Wilcher
LB · LAR · 1983
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Mason in the 1995 NFL Draft
Eddie Mason is a Linebacker out of North Carolina selected No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eddie Mason drafted?
Eddie Mason was selected No. 178 overall by the New York Jets in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/eddie-mason.
What college did Eddie Mason play for?
Eddie Mason played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Eddie Mason's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/eddie-mason.