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Meet R Mason Thomas, Oklahoma's NFL Draft prospect with unique name
TL;DR
R Mason Thomas is an NFL Draft prospect from Oklahoma known for his unique name. His single-letter first name sets him apart in the world of college football.
Key points
- R Mason Thomas is an NFL Draft prospect
- He played for Oklahoma
- His name features a unique single-letter first name
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R Mason Thomas is a promising NFL Draft prospect out of Oklahoma.
Maybe the most intriguing thing about him, though, is his name. It's not often you see just a single letter hovering out there like that. So what's the deal with the Sooners' former standout?
We've got answers.
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What is R Mason Thomas' real name?
That is his real name, just like that.
The 'R' doesn't stand for anything.
This is how Thomas once explained it:
“It doesn’t stand for anything. Some people put a period there (after the R). My first name is R Mason. There’s a space in between the capital R and the capital M. My mom didn’t want me to be an R name, like Richard or Raymond. But on her side of the family, [there’s] a lot of R names. Her dad, her grandfather, my uncle, her brother, even his son’s name starts with an R. She didn’t want an R name, but she wanted to keep the R going, so she made it R Mason.”
Because it's just the letter, it really doesn't need a period after it, either, even if it looks odd hanging out there like that.
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Q&A
Who is R Mason Thomas and what position does he play?
R Mason Thomas is a promising NFL Draft prospect from Oklahoma, primarily playing as a defensive end.
What makes R Mason Thomas's name unique?
R Mason Thomas's name is unique because it features a single-letter first name, which is rare in sports.
What college did R Mason Thomas play for?
R Mason Thomas played for the University of Oklahoma, where he was a standout player.
