Mason Taylor
2025 Season Outlooks
Taylor was selected by the Jets in the second round of April's draft. He posted poor marks in YPT (7.2) and YPRR (1.20) across his 38 collegiate games, but Jason's son did catch 36-plus passes in all three seasons. Taylor is one of the youngest (21) tight ends in this class and may require some development, but he's also well positioned for a sizable Year 1 role with Jeremy Ruckert as his top competition for the starting job, not to mention the Jets' lack of depth at wide receiver. It wouldn't be a shock if Taylor finished 2025 second to only Garrett Wilson in targets, so even in what will be a low-volume passing game with Justin Fields under center, Taylor is a fine late-round dart throw in deeper leagues.
Taylor spent the last three seasons as LSU’s lead tight end, averaging 45 receiving yards per game in his final collegiate season.
Taylor has minimal competition for snaps. The top two other tight ends on the Jets depth chart are two of the 15 tight ends with at least 500 snaps over the past three seasons, and a sub-52.0 PFF offensive grade. None of the other 13 are expected to be starters this season, and most aren’t even expected to be the primary backups on their teams.
New offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand was last with the Detroit Lions and had experience working with T.J. Hockenson and Sam LaPorta.
2025 Fantasy Football Rankings
Standard
#188
PPR
#202
Half-PPR
#174
Superflex
#209
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Projections
| Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | 49.2 | 494.9 | 3.0 |
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2025 Average Draft Position (ADP)
Standard
#188
Pick 16.08
PPR
#216
Pick 18.12
Half-PPR
#200
Pick 17.08
Superflex
#193
Pick 17.01
Injury Risk
Low
Depth Chart
- 1. Mason Taylor
- 2. Jeremy Ruckert
- 3. Stone Smartt
- 4. Jelani Woods
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