FINS FACT
Jeron was signed off the Dolphins practice squad to the team’s active roster on Sept. 21, 2010. Immediately following the morning meeting, he called his parents back in Beaverton, Ore., at 6:30 AM (PDT). “I was sitting there shaking,” Jeron said. “You don't want to act like you can't believe it because you should expect it. I was working hard. But at the same time you don't want to be egotistical. So, you just be happy and thankful for the opportunity they are giving you and what they see in you.”
FINS FACT
Jeron was signed off the Dolphins practice squad to the team’s active roster on Sept. 21, 2010. Immediately following the morning meeting, he called his parents back in Beaverton, Ore., at 6:30 AM (PDT). “I was sitting there shaking,” Jeron said. “You don't want to act like you can't believe it because you should expect it. I was working hard. But at the same time you don't want to be egotistical. So, you just be happy and thankful for the opportunity they are giving you and what they see in you.”
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Was signed to the Miami Dolphins active roster off the team’s practice squad on Sept. 21, 2010 . . . The Dolphins had previously signed Mastrud to their practice squad on Sept. 8, 2010 . . . He was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the end of the preseason on Sept. 4, 2010 . . . Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 26, 2010.
PRO
2010 - Played in eight games with two starts . . . Was inactive for six games . . . Made Dolphins and NFL debut in a reserve role vs. N.Y. Jets (9/26) . . . Made first Dolphins and NFL start at N.Y. Jets (12/12) when the team opened with two tight ends . . . Also started in season finale at New England (1/2/11).
COLLEGE
A four-year letter winner at Kansas State (2006-09) . . . Appeared in 48 of a possible 49 games and started a team-best 26-straight games to finish his career . . . Left school ranked first among all-time Wildcat tight ends with 106 receptions and was second in team annals with 1,219 career receiving yards . . . His 1,219 receiving yards also ranked 18th in school history overall while his 106 receptions were 10th in the school’s history at time of graduation . . . Caught at least one pass in 26-straight games . . . Earned Academic All-Big 12 honors all three years he was eligible, while being an Academic All-District and All-American selection as a junior and senior . . . Graduated cum laude with a degree in business administration.
PERSONAL
Attended Southridge High School in Beaverton, Oregon . . . Played quarterback, tight end and defensive end . . . Helped lead his team to a 9-2 record, the program’s first-ever Metro League championship and a berth to the second round of the Oregon 4-A playoffs during the 2005 season . . . Named third-team All-State at defensive end by the Portland Oregonian . . . Also earned first-team All-Portland Metro League honors as a defensive end and second-team all-league accolades as a tight end . . . Completed 49 of 82 attempts for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns during his senior season as a part-time quarterback . . . Participated in the Kids and Fins Publix Shopping Spree and the Miami Dolphins Foundation Fishing and Golf Tournaments . . . Took part in Pizza and Cupcake Parties at various local schools . . . Donated money to help purchase toys and meals for the holidays . . . Son of Brad and Dede Mastrud . . . Born Jeron Scott Mastrud on December 17, 1987, in Beaverton, Ore.
