LSU sophomore tight end [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag] has been named to the watch list for the John Mackey Award, which is given annually to college football’s top tight end.
Taylor enters his sophomore year with huge expectations after a very productive true freshman campaign. He set LSU freshman records for receptions (38) and receiving yards (414) by a tight end.
His most memorable moment came when he caught the decisive two-point conversion against Alabama, and he ended the season on a high note, recording season-bests with six receptions against Georgia and 88 receiving yards against Purdue.
The tight end plays a crucial role in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock’s offense, and that allowed Taylor to emerge as a true freshman.
The John Mackey Award | Presented to the Most Outstanding Tight End@MasonTaylor52 is on the preseason watch list pic.twitter.com/Xsn0qd5DWj
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) August 4, 2023
His production in 2023 may be limited by a group of talented pass-catchers, but he has the potential to be one of the most productive tight ends in the SEC, if not the entire country.
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