Mason Taylor
Mason Taylor is a New York Jets tight end who wears No. 85 and is in his second NFL season. He started 11 of 13 games as a rookie in 2025 and led the club’s tight ends with 44 receptions. See the full Jets roster hub.
Background and Path to the Jets
Taylor came to the Jets out of LSU as a 2025 NFL Draft selection, part of the first class assembled by general manager Darren Mougey. The club lists him at 6-5 and 251 pounds.
He moved into the starting lineup immediately as a rookie, starting 11 of the 13 games he played in 2025 and finishing the season with 44 receptions for 369 yards, an 8.4-yard average, a long gain of 27 yards, and one touchdown.
Entering 2026, the Jets carried a deep tight end group around him, including Kenyon Sadiq, Jeremy Ruckert, and Jelani Woods. Snap distribution across the group is reflected on the Jets depth chart.
Career Snapshot
| Season | Team | G | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New York Jets | 13 | 11 | 44 | 369 | 8.4 | 27 | 1 |
| 2026 | New York Jets | 1 | 1 | 2 | −2 | −1 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 12 | 46 | 367 | 27 | 1 |
Figures as published in the club’s own career table. Note: that table prints a career average of 3.7 yards per reception, which does not agree with the receptions and yardage totals in the same row. We report the club’s official figures as published and have left the discrepancy unresolved rather than substituting our own calculation.
2026 Season
Taylor started the Week 1 win at Tennessee and caught 2 passes for −2 yards with a long of 6. He did not record a statistic in the Week 2 overtime loss to Green Bay.
Current Status
As of September 26, 2026: Taylor is on the Jets’ active roster and was ruled out of the Week 3 game at Detroit with a thumb injury. He did not practice on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of Week 3, and head coach Aaron Glenn said he will not play on Sunday. The club has not described the injury’s severity and has not given a return timeline. Week-by-week designations are maintained on the Jets injury report hub, and team production is tracked on the Jets team stats page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mason Taylor?
Mason Taylor is a tight end for the New York Jets who wears No. 85. He is listed at 6-5 and 251 pounds, played college football at LSU, and is in his second NFL season.
What number does Mason Taylor wear?
He wears No. 85 for the New York Jets.
Is Mason Taylor playing this week?
No. The Jets listed Taylor as out on their final Week 3 injury report with a thumb injury, and head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed he will not play at Detroit.
What are Mason Taylor’s career stats?
Through the club’s official career table, he has 46 receptions for 367 yards and 1 touchdown in 14 games with 12 starts, across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
What did Mason Taylor do as a rookie?
In 2025, he played 13 games with 11 starts and recorded 44 receptions for 369 yards at 8.4 yards per catch, with a long of 27 and 1 touchdown.
Where did Mason Taylor play college football?
He played at LSU and was selected by the Jets in the 2025 NFL Draft, the first draft class assembled by general manager Darren Mougey.