Derrick Mason Facts: Derrick played Wide Receiver at Michigan State University... Wore #80 for the Spartans... In 1995 Derrick played along side of WR Mushin Muhammad and caught TD Passes from Tony Banks... Drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 4th round(98th pick overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft... Wore #82 with the Oilers & #85 for the Titans... His career totals while with the Oilers & Titans, 453 receptions for 6,114 yards with 37 TDs... 2004 Led the NFL with 96 Receptions... A Cap Casualty Derrick was released by the Tennessee Titans on February 21, 2005... Will wear Kevin Johnson's old #85 while playing with the Ravens this Season...

Derrick Mason 2005 Ravens Status: Assumed to be a Starting WR when the 2005 Season begins...

Derrick Mason Contract Status: Signed by the Ravens on March 2, 2005... Derrick signed a five-year deal with the Ravens and it's reported to be valued at $20 million with a $7 million signing bonus. $11 will be paid to Mason the first two years of the deal...