Offensive guard: Shaq Mason, New England Patriots
After struggling in his rookie season manning the left guard position, Mason switched to right guard during the playoffs following the 2015 season. He’s been a run-blocking dynamo ever since, teaming up well with right tackle Marcus Cannon.
They were particularly dominant after New England’s bye week (Week 9).
Per @PFF_Sam, Patriots RG Shaq Mason and RT Marcus Cannon rank #1 at their respective positions since New England's bye week.
— Rich Hill (@PP_Rich_Hill) January 23, 2017
This past season, Mason helped the Patriots put up one of the NFL’s best rushing attacks. His strong play on the right side had a lot to do with LeGarrette Blount going over 1,000 yards and scoring 18 touchdowns.
At the age of 23 (he’ll turn 24 in late August), the arrow is still pointing up, up, up for Mason.