Mason Ellens is a three-star recruit from Glen Ellyn, IL, out of Glenbard West (No. 1,014 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Miami (OH)'s 9 games this season.
Where Ellens comes from
- Glen Ellyn, IL
- Glenbard West
- About 250 miles from Yager Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,014 in the 2025 class; signed with Iowa State.
Where Ellens fits
Miami (OH) lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Miami (OH) defensive backs with a game this season
Miami (OH) is 5-4. Next: vs Ohio, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Glenbard West
Also from Glen Ellyn, IL
Came to Miami (OH) by way of Iowa State.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Chuck Martin
Pass share
43.0%
229 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
59.1
9 games
Team sack rate
8.6%
279 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Miami (OH).
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Miami (OH) has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Quinten Rollins went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Miami (OH) MartinYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalIowa State to Miami (OH)
- 2025 Iowa State CampbellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Glenbard WestGlen Ellyn, IL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,014 in the 2025 class. Signed with Iowa State.Also from Glenbard West: Chris Terek (Notre Dame), Michael O'Connell (Northwestern), Joey Pope (Western Michigan) and 1 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Iowa State to Miami (OH), Jan 22, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Iowa StateThree-star, out of Glenbard West
2026
- Transferred to Miami (OH)from Iowa State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Matt Campbell and Chuck Martin.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Miami (OH)
