Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor is an American professional football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Jets in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. Taylor is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor.

Early life

Taylor attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He committed to Louisiana State University to play college football.

College career

Taylor earned playing time his true freshman year at LSU in 2022. In his first career game, he had four receptions for 34 yards. In week 10 against Alabama, he caught the game winning 2-point conversion that helped LSU gain their first home win over Alabama since 2010.

Professional career

Taylor was selected by the New York Jets in the second round, 42nd overall, of the 2025 NFL draft. Taylor recorded his first touchdown catch on a four-yard pass from running back Breece Hall in a 39–38 win against the Cincinnati Bengals. He finished his rookie season with 44 catches for 369 yards and one touchdown through 13 games. On January 3, 2026, Taylor was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a neck injury.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Personal life

Taylor is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor and nephew of television host Joy Taylor and Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas.