The Indianapolis Colts desperately need a tight end. Surely, you\u2019ve heard that statement a billion times this offseason. Will Mason Taylor be the guy?<\/p>\n
The former LSU star has loads of potential and would be a great fit for the Colts. Most mock drafts have Indianapolis taking Penn State\u2019s Tyler Warren<\/a> or Michigan\u2019s Colston Loveland<\/a>. Yes, both of those tight ends are super-talented prospects who could become NFL stars. But don\u2019t underestimate Taylor, who could also develop into an outstanding pro.<\/p>\n Mason Taylor starred at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He then committed<\/a> to play college football at LSU.<\/p>\n Taylor played three seasons with the Tigers. As a freshman against Alabama, he caught the game-winning 2-point conversion. It was LSU’s first home victory over the Crimson Tide since 2010.<\/p>\n In 2023, he caught 36 passes for 348 yards, and a touchdown. He helped current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels win the Heisman Trophy that year. Last season, Taylor recorded 55 receptions, 546 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. He also became the first tight end<\/a> in LSU history to surpass the 1,000-yard receiving mark in his career.<\/p>\n Again, the Colts badly need a play-making tight end. The team used four tight ends last season: Kylen Granson<\/a>, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, and Will Mallory. None of those players contributed much in 2024. Jelani Woods could turn out to be a star in Indianapolis, but he has struggled mightily to stay healthy. The former Virginia star missed the past two seasons due to injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mason Taylor would be an upgrade over all of those guys. He\u2019s projected to go in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. So if the Colts draft him, they can perhaps take a linebacker like Alabama\u2019s Jihaad Campbell<\/a> instead of Warren or Loveland. Taylor, of course, isn\u2019t expected to be as good as Warren or Loveland, but he can still be a great player. And who\u2019s to say he can’t turn out to be the best tight end in the draft?<\/span><\/p>\n At 6\u20195 and 246 lbs, Taylor has the ideal size that the Colts front office would look for. He has a knack for making plays in the short, intermediate, and deep portions of the field in the passing game. Taylor understands how to run routes to create separation. Plus, he has football in his blood. Both his father (Jason Taylor) and uncle (Zach Thomas) are Hall of Famers, who were teammates with the Miami Dolphins.<\/p>\n An intense quarterback battle<\/a> between Anthony Richardson<\/a> and newcomer Daniel Jones is set to take place in Indianapolis. Mason Taylor could emerge as a dynamic weapon for whatever quarterback wins the starting job in training camp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Indianapolis Colts Should Consider Drafting LSU Tight End Mason Taylor<\/h2>\n
His Career at LSU<\/h3>\n
Why Drafting Taylor Makes Sense<\/h3>\n