Parris was an All-State linebacker for the Lawrenceburg Tigers.
Mason Parris during his high school playing days. File photo.
CINCINNATI - Once upon a time, Mason Parris was an All-State football player.
On Monday, the Lawrenceburg native and U.S. Olympian worked out for the Bengals, reports WLWT's Charlie Clifford.
Parris hasn't played football since 2017 when he was a senior in high school. That season, he tallied 151 tackles, six sacks, and an interception, earning a spot on the IFCA Top 50 All-State Team - while helping lead the Tigers to a state championship appearance.
Playing as a middle linebacker in high school, Parris totaled 581 tackles as a four-year starter.
According to Clifford's report, Parris went through drills at linebacker and defensive end.
Very cool: Olympic wrestler Mason Parris, fresh off the Paris Summer Games, worked out for the Bengals today.
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) September 2, 2024
The former Lawrenceburg H.S. football star & Dan Hodge winner at Michigan went through drills at LB and DE. Said it “went well” & hopes to remain in contact w/ the club. pic.twitter.com/oIlQx5flWz
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