US EditionJets rookie Mason Taylor loves the high expectations that come from being Hall of Famer’s son
- Mason Taylor, the son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Jets after a standout collegiate career at LSU.
- Mason's football path follows his father’s legacy, who had 139 1/2 career sacks over 15 years and was among the NFL's top pass rushers.
- At LSU, Mason played three seasons as a tight end, recording 129 catches, 1,308 yards, six touchdowns, and became the school's most productive tight end.
- Following rookie minicamp, Mason recognized that considerable pressure comes with his family name, while coaches have confidence in his skills within the Jets’ revamped offense.
- Jason Taylor showed emotion after the draft, and Mason is taking his opportunity seriously, aiming to make an immediate impact as a passing option for Justin Fields.
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6-Foot-5 Jets Rookie Pass Catcher Flashed at Minicamp
Former LSU tight end Mason Taylor is making some noise at New York Jets’ rookie minicamp.“Taylor didn’t drop anything thrown his way and even had a catch-and-run on Friday from undrafted quarterback Brady Cook that would have gone for a big gain in a game. It will be interesting to see Taylor against experienced, NFL-sized defenders in the coming weeks and during training camp,” Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic said.The Jets took Taylor with the …
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Jets rookie Mason Taylor loves the high expectations that come from being Hall of Famer’s son
Mason Taylor watched his father finish up a Hall of Fame career with wide eyes and football dreams of his own. Now, the son of Jason Taylor is a member of the Jets — a second-round draft pick from LSU with famous bloodlines and an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the NFL. With a chance to step out of one big shadow. “There’s high expectations, for sure, just because of the last name,” Mason Taylor acknowledged after the Jets’ first pra…
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The SaratogianNFL: Jets rookie Mason Taylor loves the high expectations that come from being Hall of Famer’s son
Mason Taylor watched his father finish up a Hall of Fame career with wide eyes and football dreams of his own. Now, the son of Jason Taylor is a member of the New York Jets — a second-round draft pick from LSU with famous bloodlines and an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the NFL. With a chance to step out of one big shadow. “There’s high expectations, for sure, just because of the last name,” Mason Taylor acknowledged after the Jets’ …
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