He played college football at Butte before transferring to Oregon and was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2023 NFL draft.
[2] As a junior, he tallied 82 tackles (16.5 for loss), 10 sacks, 6 pass breakups, 13 receptions for 227 yards and 3 touchdowns.
As a senior, he contributed to his team averaging 285.5 rushing yards per game and reaching the Class 1A state quarterfinals.
[2][3] He had no offers to play college football but enrolled at the University of Idaho following his time at Mount Baker.
[3] As a sophomore, he contributed to the team winning the Gridiron Classic Bowl title, while ranking ninth in the CCCAA in total offense (437.4) and rushing yards per game (183.8).
He was the only player to be named Pac-12 Offensive Lineman of the Week multiple times during the season, receiving the honor in back-to-back games.
[2] Bass was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2023 NFL draft on April 28.
He started at left guard in place of an injured Tyler Smith in the season finale against the Washington Commanders, with the NFC East division title on the line.