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Jets Select LSU Tight End Mason Taylor in Second Round of NFL Draft

The New York Jets address a key roster need with the No. 42 pick, adding record-setting LSU standout Mason Taylor to their offense.

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Overview

  • Mason Taylor, son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, was chosen by the Jets as the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Taylor set LSU records with 129 career catches and 1,308 receiving yards during his three-year collegiate career.
  • The Jets filled a critical tight end vacancy left by Tyler Conklin’s departure to the Chargers in free agency.
  • Taylor joins a Jets offense led by quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, aiming to enhance their passing game.
  • Nick Saban publicly expressed regret over losing Taylor during his recruiting process, calling him the best tight end Alabama had in camp.