Photos: Former Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason shines in national TV spotlight

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Ex-Yellow Jacket gets emergency start for 49ers on Monday Night Football, rushes for career-high total in win over Jets.

Former Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (left) started in place of an injured Christian McCaffrey for the 49ers in their 32-19 victory over the Jets in a Monday Night Football matchup. (AP photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Jordan Mason runs into the end zone to score for a touchdown against Jets defenders Micheal Clemons (72) and Tony Adams during the second half of the 49ers-Jets matchup. Mason finished with a career-high 147 yards in the victory. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Jordan Mason celebrates with offensive tackle Colton McKivitz after the touchdown. It was the first career NFL start for Mason, who rushed for 2,349 yards as a Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket from 2018-21. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Christian McCaffrey walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Jordan Mason (24) is tackled by Jets safety Chuck Clark, front left, linebacker Jamien Sherwood, bottom left, safety Tony Adams (22) and defensive end Jalyn Holmes, top, during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Jordan Mason (middle) finished the game with a career-high 147 yards and a touchdown in the 32-19 victory. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Former Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (left) started in place of an injured Christian McCaffrey for the 49ers in their 32-19 victory over the Jets in a Monday Night Football matchup. (AP photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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