Mason Rudolph is an American professional football quarterback who plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He was born July 17, 1995, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and played college football at Oklahoma State, where he became the program’s winningest quarterback and finished his collegiate career with 13,618 passing yards and 92 touchdowns, earning the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2017[1][2]. Rudolph was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (76th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft and spent his early pro years primarily as a backup, with occasional starts when the starter was injured[1][5]. His most notable early NFL moments came in 2019 when he replaced an injured Ben Roethlisberger and started multiple games, and again in later seasons when he stepped into starting roles due to injuries or roster changes[1][3]. Rudolph’s pro career has included stretches as a starter and as a depth quarterback; he has appeared in multiple regular-season games and accumulated both starting experience and backup duties across several seasons with Pittsburgh and a season in Tennessee before returning to Pittsburgh in 2025[1][4][7]. Known for prototypical quarterback size (listed at 6'5", 235 lbs) and a strong college production profile, Rudolph’s NFL résumé highlights durability as a roster contributor and occasional effectiveness as a starter when called upon[3][6]. Recent team activity has involved him rejoining the Steelers and competing for the team’s quarterback roles, including late-season starts and post-season participation in prior years[1][7]. Rudolph remains a relevant depth option in the NFL quarterback market, valued for his experience in both starting and backup capacities and for the leadership and situational play he has provided when elevated to the starting lineup[7][5].