Mason Taylor NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for New York Jets TE

The New York Jets selected LSU TE Mason Taylor with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Mason Taylor has a combination of NFL pedigree, fluidity, and football IQ to succeed on Sundays.

Taylor is a fluid mover and route runner. He wastes little movement, changing directions and breaking away from his defender. His route tempo has a veteran, savvy feel. Based on the route concept, Taylor doesn't foreshadow where he is designed to go. Instead, he uses club and swipe maneuvers to knock down the defender's hands to avoid being rerouted mid-stem.

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Taylor is a grass-finder against coverages. He has a good feel for the game and space and works through traffic to reach his landmarks on time for his quarterback. He does a good job in the shallow areas of the field off-play, where he can quickly catch the ball in the flats and turn upfield as a runner. Taylor has outstanding hands, which pair well with his ability to track the ball in flight. He makes difficult catches look routine.

Run blocking is an area of improvement for Taylor heading into the NFL. He doesn't display the proper play strength or physicality at the point of attack in the run game. He will be seen driven back or quickly shredded by active and determined defenders. Taylor's lack of explosiveness could play a factor when facing coverage versatile safeties at the next level. He excels with tempo and short-area quickness to create space between him and the defender. When aligned outside, it can limit his effectiveness in attacking vertically against defensive backs.

Overall, Mason Taylor projects as a top-two tight end on the offensive depth chart. He is a good and reliable pass catcher. Taylor can defeat man but excels against zone coverages where his instincts are essential. He can be an adequate starting tight end if given the opportunity!

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 250

40-YARD DASH: 4.65

3-CONE: 7.06

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: N/A

BROAD: N/A

HAND: 9⅞"

ARM: 32⅞"

WINGSPAN: 78¼"

POSITIVES

— Chain-moving receiving option, converted 68 percent of his receptions for 1st downs.

— Fluid and smooth-moving route runner and separator.

— Outstandingly reliable hands, only one drop in 2024.

— Grass-finder against zone coverage; exploits weaknesses in defense.

NEGATIVES

— High-pad level and exposed chest limit effectiveness as a run blocker.

— Can improve his play strength at the point of attack.

— Never utilized as a high-priority receiving option for LSU's offense.

NOTES

— Son of Hall of Fame DE Jason Taylor

— 3-Star recruit in 2022 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Third-Team All-SEC

— 2022: Freshman All-SEC

GRADE: 7.8 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 37

POSITION RANK: TE3

PRO COMPARISON: Tucker Kraft

Written by B/R NFL Scout Dame Parson