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Mason Taylor | TE | LSU

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 251 lbs
Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Notable Accomplishment: Holds LSU’s single-season record for most receptions by a tight end (55)

Pros: It all starts with bloodlines for Mason Taylor. Not only is he the son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, but he is also the nephew of Hall of Famer Zach Thomas. With a rich heritage in the football life, expectations will certainly be high for Taylor, but when you watch his tape, you will see how he has proven to handle the big moments. As a route runner, he makes solid cuts and uses his size to shield off defenders from his front side. With plus athleticism and above-average quickness for his size, he generally gets upfield quickly and makes himself a viable threat down the field. Taylor also displays explosiveness at all three levels of the field, displaying speed down the field, strong hands and body control over the middle, and surprising twitchiness underneath. Taylor also displays impressive effort as a blocker, displaying good technique and square shoulders.

Cons: Taylor lacks deception as a route runner, and, while his cuts are generally clean, he struggles to subtly make them. Defenders playing off coverage can use that to their advantage and break on the ball sooner. Despite solid athleticism, he doesn’t have a second gear of speed to separate from defensive backs, and he doesn’t always have the cleanest release off the line. As a blocker, Taylor is all over the place with his hands, which makes it difficult for him to engage and sustain blocks.

Overview: I really like Taylor’s outlook for the NFL game. With added weight and better technique, he has the potential to develop into a dominant in-line tight end. His ability to affect the game in both running and passing situations could make him a top-tier player at the position for the next decade.

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