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0:432025 NFL Draft Grades: Jets Select Mason Taylor No. 42
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 82.40 (Starter)
Pro Comparison: Owen Daniels
Summary
Mason Taylor has been starting for the Tigers ever since he stepped on campus as a freshman in 2022. He grew into one of Garrett Nussmeier's favorite chain-moving targets this past fall, as 37 of his 55 receptions this past fall went for either first downs or touchdowns. Taylor's reliable nature will make him an attractive target early in his NFL career.
About
- Son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor and nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas
- Career: Most productive tight end in school history with 129 catches for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns
Strengths
- Smooth mover. Gets in and out of breaks with ease
- Suction cup hands. Catching ball is second nature
- Natural body control along his routes. Graceful
Weaknesses
- Physicality leaves something to be desired
- Trim frame despite listed weight. Doesn't move people on contact
- Limited big-play ability. Almost exclusively an underneath threat
- Not a make-you-miss guy in the open field
2024 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 55 | 546 | 9.9 | 2 | 33 |
Top Mason Taylor News
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Jets' Mason Taylor: Lands with Jets
The Jets selected Taylor in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 42nd overall.
Tight end was a glaring need for the Jets in this draft, and they managed to wait until the second round and still get one of the best prospects at the position. The son of NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, Mason starred at LSU as a three-year starter. He had at least 35 receptions in each of his three years at LSU and had an expanded role in 2024 with 55 grabs for 546 yards and two touchdowns. Taylor did not test at the NFL Scouting Combine but ran a 4.68 40-yard dash at the LSU Pro Day at 6-foot-5 and 246 pounds. He has a fantasy-relevant skill set, and the landing spot couldn't be better for the prospects of early-career production.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 251 lbs |
| Birthplace: Plantation, FL |
| Class: Junior |