Omar Mabson II

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Omar Mabson II
Auburn TigersNo. 29
Position Running back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born (2007-08-09) August 9, 2007 (age 18)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career history
College
High school Auburn
(Auburn, Alabama)

Omar Mabson II (born August 9, 2007) [1] is an American football running back who currently plays for the Auburn Tigers.

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High school career

Mabson attended Auburn High School, playing for the Auburn High School Tigers. [2] He was considered a star running back during his time at the school. [3] Despite being a junior, he reclassified to the class of 2025 in December 2024. Keith Etheredge, the high school football coach, stated that Mabson was "ready to play college football." [4] On3.com ranked him as the 66th best running back in the class of 2025. [5]

College career

2025

Mabson committed to Auburn University in January 2025. [6] Head coach Hugh Freeze identified Mabson as a standout running back during the 2025 preseason. [7] [8] He played his first game against the Ball State Cardinals, rushing for 25 yards. [1] He scored his first touchdown against the Missouri Tigers. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 Waters, Jacob (September 10, 2025). "With running back room banged up, Auburn freshman Mabson could see more action". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  2. Rauterkus, Peter (February 5, 2025). "Auburn football officially signs 3-star local running back Omar Mabson II". AL.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  3. Berry, Josiah; Pavan, Drew (January 26, 2025). "INTERVIEW: One-on-one with Auburn High School Star RB Omar Mabson". WTVM. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  4. Thomas, Ben (December 9, 2024). "'College football ready:' Alabama HS star reclassifies into Class of 2025". AL.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  5. Norene, Gunner (August 4, 2025). "Auburn Tigers Freshman RB "Flashing" Early in Fall Camp". Auburn Tigers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  6. "Hugh Freeze, Auburn football add local prospect Omar Mabson to 2025 signing class". Montgomery Advertiser. January 27, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  7. King, Nathan (August 12, 2025). "Why Auburn freshman Omar Mabson II is a 'very rare' talent". Auburn Undercover. 247Sports. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  8. Olson, Andrew (August 2, 2025). "Hugh Freeze identifies Auburn High product Omar Mabson II as early camp standout". Saturday Down South. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  9. Shearer, Jeff (October 23, 2025). "Ahead of schedule: Freshmen Ellis, Mabson next men up for Auburn offense". Auburn Tigers. Retrieved October 27, 2025.