Mason Taylor taken by New York Jets in second round
04/25/2025
By Hunt Palmer
The most productive tight end in LSU history is headed to New York.
Mason Taylor has been selected No. 42 overall in the NFL Draft by the Jets.
WELCOME TO NEW YORK, MASON TAYLOR!!!
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 25, 2025
Taylor was the starter from Day 1 in Baton Rouge and went on to compile 129 catches for 1308 yards, both school records. Taylor’s most noteworthy catch came in overtime of the 2023 thriller against Alabama. Taylor’s grab won the game.
Once a three-star recruit, Taylor is now a second round pick. He’s the highest drafted LSU tight end since David LaFleur in 1997.
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— NFL (@NFL) April 26, 2025