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Mason Taylor predicted to make immediate impact for NY Jets

Did the New York Jets find an immediate contributor in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft? If you ask ESPN’s Field Yates, the Jets found just that with tight end Mason Taylor.

On Monday, Yates projected the 2025 NFL rookie impact for non-first-round draft picks. Taylor ranked No. 7 among offensive players.

“The Jets’ hole at tight end was one of the most glaring position needs in the league entering the draft,” wrote Yates. “Their top returning player, Jeremy Ruckert, has zero touchdowns in three seasons. But Taylor is a pro-ready fix.