Jets need more from Mason Taylor in sophomore season
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OTAs and minicamp have given the New York Jets an early opportunity to assess their sophomore draft class. If the rebuilding Jets are to display positive progress in 2026, they'll need more from their 2025 draftees.
Tight end Mason Taylor is a big part of that conversation.
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Taylor dropped a would-be touchdown from starting quarterback Geno Smith at Wednesday's minicamp practice. On SI's Mike Faria described it as a "bad" drop. Additional indications are Taylor let one sail through his hands in the middle of the backline end zone.
Taylor produced 44 receptions for 369 yards and a touchdown as a rookie. It was a respectable showing on a terribly lackluster Jets passing attack. The former LSU standout notched four games with five-plus catches before landing on season-ending IR in December.
Taylor is now preparing to enter his sophomore season with competition for reps.
The Jets drafted Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the No. 16 overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft. Even if that means more 12 personnel (two tight ends) for the Jets in 2026, Taylor could also be competing for reps with veteran Jeremy Ruckert, who is a superior in-line blocker.
Dropping would-be touchdowns at practice isn't going to help Taylor earn more playing time.
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