[2] He was also a member of the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears.

[citation needed] After graduating from high school, Mastrud attended Kansas State University,[1] where he started 48 of a possible 49 games, including the final 26 of his career.

[citation needed] After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Mastrud signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 27, 2010.

[citation needed] He played in four preseason games with the Buccaneers before being waived on September 4, 2010, during final cuts.

[citation needed] Mastrud was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on April 26, 2010,[3] but was released the next day.