EXCLUSIVE

An arrest warrant has been issued for L.A. Rams running back Tre Mason -- after the 22-year-old blew off a date with the judge in his reckless driving case ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A rep for the Broward County Courts confirms ... Mason was due to appear in court on Monday to be arraigned for his March 5th arrest -- when he was popped for weed possession, reckless driving and resisting arrest.

The incident made national headlines -- with cops saying they were forced to use a taser take him into custody.

Now, the judge has issued a warrant for his arrest -- and when he is taken into custody, his bond will be set at $1,500 ... court officials tell us.