Omar Mabson II

Omar Mabson II
No. 29  Auburn Tigers
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born (2007-08-09) August 9, 2007
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolAuburn
(Auburn, Alabama)
College
Stats at ESPN

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

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

Auburn

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] He finished the season with 16 rushes for 71 yards, as well as four receptions for 42 yards.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b 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. ^ Cole, Adam (January 27, 2025). "Hugh Freeze, Auburn football add local prospect Omar Mabson to 2025 signing class". Montgomery Advertiser. 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.
  10. ^ "Omar Mabson II Career Stats". ESPN. Retrieved January 21, 2026.