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Mason Taylor

TE

A 2nd-round pick (42nd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of LSU, Mason Taylor has built an NFL career since. Now with NYJ, he's in his 2nd NFL season. His 50.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 70th percentile among TEs — solidly above average. His air-yards share stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 53 catches for 424 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'5", 251#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 2, 42nd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.2

24th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 12 targets

Role×0.14+0.52
Hands×0.1-1.65
Volume×0.12-0.01
Total EPA×0.22-0.43
EPA/target×0.3-0.58
Yards/target×0.12-1.16

Week 1 projection · @ TEN

Methodology
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec3.3 (1–6)43% 3.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec yds32.3 (7.5–57.1)54% 30.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)15% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size62▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands68▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat64▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share73▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share82▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency19▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume66▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ40.23955
2025NYJ50.513443691

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Mason Taylor has played in 16 regular-season games, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 424 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with NYJ: 369 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 50.5, in the 70th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
3
3.0/g
24
24/g
0
Away2
6
3.0/g
31
16/g
0
In division1
4
4.0/g
33
33/g
0
Out of division2
5
2.5/g
22
11/g
0
In wins2
5
2.5/g
22
11/g
0
In losses1
4
4.0/g
33
33/g
0
On grass1
2
2.0/g
-2
-2/g
0
On turf2
7
3.5/g
57
29/g
0
Outdoors3
9
3.0/g
55
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1TEN2 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD32.4
Week 5CLE3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD53.4
Week 6NE4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD55.2

Mason Taylor — common questions

What position does Mason Taylor play?
Mason Taylor is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Mason Taylor played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mason Taylor has played for NYJ (2025–2026).
Where did Mason Taylor go to college?
Mason Taylor played college football at LSU.
When was Mason Taylor drafted?
Mason Taylor was selected in round 2, 42nd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mason Taylor scored?
Mason Taylor has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Mason Taylor's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mason Taylor rated 40.2 for 2026, the 24th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 2, 2025

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