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LSU tight end Mason Taylor (86) signals the first down after a big play against Alabama in the second quarter on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After putting together the most productive career by a tight end in LSU history , Mason Taylor was picked early in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft , going with the No. 42 overall pick to the New York Jets.
Taylor was the third tight end off the board, following Michigan’s Colston Loveland and Penn State’s Tyler Warren in the first round. A three-year starter, Taylor ended his LSU career with the school records for the most receptions (129) and yards (1,308) by a tight end. He also caught six touchdowns and famously grabbed a 2-point conversion to beat Alabama in overtime as a freshman.
Taylor became the latest member of his family to reach the NFL. His dad, Jason Taylor, was a Hall of Fame defensive end after recording 139 1⁄2 career sacks. His uncle, Zach Thomas, also reached the Hall of Fame as a linebacker with the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.
Taylor was the second LSU player to get picked in the 2025 draft after offensive tackle Will Campbell went No. 4 overall to the New England Patriots. They will now play in the same division.
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