Mason Reiger (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and Wisconsin Badgers.
Early life Reiger attended James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. He committed to the University of Louisville to play college football.
College career Reiger played as a walk-on at Louisville from 2020 to 2022. In August 2022, he earned a full-ride scholarship to Louisville where he remained through the 2024 season. He missed the 2024 season due to injury. In 33 games at Louisville he had 49 tackles and eight sacks. After the 2024 season, Reiger entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.How Louisville transfer Mason Reiger gives Wisconsin Badgers ‘different energy’ on defenseCan Wisconsin outside linebacker Mason Reiger turn up the heat on top-ranked Ohio State? In his lone season at Wisconsin, he started 11 of 12 games and had 33 tackles and five sacks.
Reiger was selected to play in the 2026 East–West Shrine Bowl, and was selected as that year's defensive MVP.
Professional career
Miami Dolphins On May 8, 2026, Reiger signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by Miami on August 18 with an injury designation.
Philadelphia Eagles On August 31, 2026, Reiger was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.
References
External links Louisville Cardinals bio Wisconsin Badgers bio