Trent Williams Praises Jordan Mason, Comparing him to NFL Great Marshawn Lynch

Trent Williams, one of the most seasoned players in the National Football League (NFL), and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, has set high standards over his career. In a recent interaction, he was asked to compare running back Jordan Mason to other notable players he has seen since starting his NFL journey in 2010. “He reminds me of Marshawn Lynch a little bit,” Williams remarked, drawing parallels between Mason and Lynch, famously known as ‘Beast Mode’. Williams noted that while appearances like the number and dreadlocks bring Lynch to mind, it is Mason’s vigorous running style and swift cuts that truly evoke the comparison. “Because as big as Marshawn was, he had the feet of a ballerina. You watch him out there in the open field making people miss or running people over. I think it’s the same thing kind of with Mason,” Williams explained.

Williams was further inquired about his experience blocking for Mason, to which the accomplished left tackle responded enthusiastically. “It’s a joy,” he expressed, highlighting Mason’s ability to run through arm tackles. “He runs hard, man. He runs hard. You know it’s going to take a committee to bring him down. You just think about getting a guy like that to the second level to where the smaller guys are, you’re typically going to have a lot of success with a guy that runs like he does.”

Upon hearing Williams’ unprompted comparison, Jordan Mason, whose locker was nearby, appeared visibly moved by the compliment, reportedly blushing.

This report was featured in an article by Grant Cohn, who has been covering the San Francisco 49ers on a daily basis since 2011. Cohn initially wrote for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, where he covered notable figures like Jim Harbaugh and Colin Kaepernick. In 2020, he began writing for FanNation’s All49ers and developed a YouTube channel that became renowned for 49ers content, drawing millions of viewers. Cohn’s journalistic approach emphasizes transparent and interactive sports coverage, influenced by his father, Lowell Cohn, a former sports columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Having grown up in Oakland and studied English Literature at UCLA, Grant Cohn continues to live in Oakland with his wife, engaging avidly with his audience through various media channels.