Top 10 TE's in 2025 Draft

I told y'all not to worry about Mason Taylor. Here he is at number 4 on my top 10 list. I would really like the saints to pick him up in the draft. He would immediately improve our TE room. He is predicted to go in 2nd to early 3rd round.

#3- Mason Taylor- (TE) LSU (6'5"/255#)
Taylor has soft mitts with natural pass-catching ability, he plucks the ball out of the air with confidence. He's a YAC threat with good contact balance, consistently falls forward and runs through arm tackles. Taylor is a silky smooth mover with plus body control, he adjusts well to off-target throws and high-points the ball effectively. He's a chain-mover with a nose for the sticks and consistently converts in critical situations. Taylor is an alignment versatile chess piece, he can flex out wide, play the slot or play inline to create favorable matchups. He's reliable in the combat zone, he uses his frame well to box out and win 50/50 balls. Taylor has a high football acumen, consistently finds the soft spots in zone and adjusts routes based on coverage reads. His clutch gene is evident, he rises to the occasion in big moments against top competition.
Despite Taylor's good timed speed, he doesn't consistently threaten defenses vertically on tape. His separation skills need some refinement to fully utilize his athletic potential in game situations. Taylor needs some improvement on anchoring and drive blocking, he can get walked back on occasion at the point of attack.
Taylor is a reliable target with plus hands and a high football IQ. He profiles as a TE-2 to begin his pro career with starter upside. His ability to work the middle of the field and convert in crucial situations will endear him to NFL signal-callers. While he's not a field stretcher, Taylor's versatility to align across the formation adds good value. Scheme fit will be paramount for maximizing Taylor's skill set. He'll thrive in a timing based offense that emphasizes option routes and finding soft spots in zone coverage. Creative play-callers can leverage his alignment flexibility to create mismatches against Linebackers and Safeties. Taylor's technical prowess and football pedigree suggest a very good pro career. With improved blocking technique and route refinement, he has all the tools to develop into a dependable three down starter at the next level.