2025 NFL Draft: Contract details revealed for Jets second-round pick Mason Taylor

On Friday, the New York Jets selected former LSU tight end Mason Taylor with the No. 42 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Spotrac, Taylor is expected to sign a four-year contract worth $10.46 million.

Taylor is the son of former NFL great Jason Taylor. As such, he has excellent knowledge and feel for the game.

He proved that consistently at LSU, where he emerged as a key factor in the passing game right away as a freshman. His productivity would only continue over the years.

In total, Mason Taylor tallied 129 catches for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns during his college career. His final season was his most productive.

During the 2024 campaign, Taylor snagged 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. He even logged three tackles during the course of his career.

He figures to be a solid option at the NFL level as a pass-catcher. He’s also got good size, checking in at 6 foot 5, 251 pounds.

Before enrolling at LSU, Mason Taylor was ranked as a three-star prospect and the No. 614 overall recruit in the nation, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He also checked in as the No. 36 tight end in the class and the No. 86 overall player from the state of Florida, hailing from Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Mason Taylor

Needless to say, something that appears on virtually every scouting report about Taylor is his heritage. He’s got the bloodlines.

One thing that will need to continue to occur for Mason Taylor is more physical growth. He might need it to succeed as a blocker at the next level.

Still, there’s a ton to like about his game. The NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein had the following to say in evaluating Taylor as a prospect:

“Ascending tight end with plus catch talent and Hall of Fame bloodlines. With just three seasons under Taylor’s belt, more growth is expected in both his game and frame. He’s a smooth athlete with adequate acceleration and the tools to become a more effective route runner in time.

“He feels defenders around him and catches with sudden hands and elevated focus when needed. He can handle blocking duties on the move or in space, but in-line action will be a challenge for him. His game needs polish, but Taylor has the ability to become a higher-volume target for a team looking to upgrade at the “F” tight end spot.”