The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Mason Taylor, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Mason Taylor’s NFL Draft Scouting Report
Mason Taylor carries a top-50 grade on PFN’s board, and he has the tools to be an impact NFL starter with time. Taylor can still improve his play strength and blocking, but his ability as a receiver is unquestionable.
He’s fleet-footed, fluid, and explosive out of breaks, with sharp instincts and soft hands at the catch. And his added RAC element makes him a truly complete pass-catching presence.
A common comparison that’s been made for Taylor is former Arkansas standout and second-round pick Hunter Henry. With his skill set, Taylor can mimic Henry’s pass-game reliability, chain-moving chops, and schematic versatility to eventually become a high-end starter.
Mason Taylor’s NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Taylor landed in Round 4 with the 110th overall pick.
And in CSN’s recent 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Brian Burden had this to say about Taylor’s selection to the Seattle Seahawks in Round 3 with the 92nd pick:
Taylor set the standard for tight ends in Baton Rouge, becoming the first Bayou Bengal to surpass 100 career receptions and 1,000 career yards in program history.
He had 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 and would push Noah Fant for playing time in Seattle.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Mason Taylor
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Seattle Seahawks
- New York Jets
- Jacksonville Jaguars
Mason Taylor’s NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6051
- Weight: 251 pounds
- Position: Tight End
- School: LSU
- Arm: 3228
- Hand: 1000
Note: Taylor did not compete at the NFL Combine.
Mason Taylor’s College Stats
Career:
- Games: 38
- Receptions: 129
- Yards: 1,308
- Yards/Catch: 10.1
- TDs: 6
- Yards/Game: 34.4
2024:
- Games: 12
- Receptions: 55
- Yards: 546
- Yards/Catch: 9.9
- TDs: 2
- Yards/Game: 45.5
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