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2025 NFL Draft: Winners & Losers From Round 1

April 25, 2025 FullTime Fantasy Staff

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2024 NFL Draft Winners & Losers

April 26, 2024 Jody Smith

2024 NFL Draft Winners & Losers The first round of Detroit’s first NFL Draft is in the books. And what […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Mason Taylor
April 25, 2025
2025 Rookie Profile: Mason Taylor (TE) LSU Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Mason Taylor, the standout tight end for the LSU Tigers. College Resume Mason Taylor, a three-year […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Mason Taylor (TE) LSU
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Mason Taylor, the standout tight end for the LSU Tigers.
College Resume
Mason Taylor, a three-year starter at LSU, emerged as one of the most productive tight ends in the program's history. The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, he showcased a high football IQ and versatility, splitting time between in-line and slot alignments. A 2022 Freshman All-SEC selection and 2024 Third-Team All-SEC honoree, Taylor set LSU tight end records with 129 career receptions and 1,308 receiving yards, becoming the first LSU tight end to surpass 100 receptions and 1,000 yards. He caught at least one pass in 28 straight games to close his college career and was named a 2025 Senior Bowl participant. His clutch performance, including a game-winning two-point conversion against Alabama in 2022, highlighted his reliability in high-pressure situations.
College Stats (2022-2024)
2022 (Freshman): 38 receptions, 414 yards, 3 TD 2023 (Sophomore): 36 receptions, 348 yards, 1 TD 2024 (Junior): 55 receptions, 546 yards, 2 TD Career Totals: 129 receptions, 1,308 yards, 6 TD Notable: 72 of 129 receptions (56%) resulted in first downs; 701 yards came after the catch (YAC). In 2024, he had a 1.8% drop rate and split snaps: 45.1% in-line, 44.6% slot, 9.0% wide.
Measurables (Pro Day)
Height: 6’5” Weight: 246 lbs (down from 251 lbs) 40-Yard Dash: 4.64-4.66 seconds Short Shuttle: 4.43 seconds 3-Cone Drill: 7.07 seconds Bench Press: 28 reps Hand Size: 9⅞” Arm Length: 32⅞” Wingspan: 78¼”
Scouting Profile
Strengths Taylor is a chain-moving pass-catcher with reliable hands and sharp route-running instincts, particularly against zone coverage. His 68% conversion rate for first downs underscores his ability to keep drives alive. He manipulates defenders with subtle head fakes and tempo changes, displaying a nuanced understanding of spacing. His versatility—splitting time nearly 50/50 between in-line and slot roles—makes him a scheme-fit for modern NFL offenses. Taylor’s contested-catch ability and low drop rate (1.8% in 2024) highlight his dependability, while his 701 YAC yards show he’s a threat after the catch. As a blocker, he’s more effective in space, using angles and timing to seal defenders, and he’s shown growth as a downfield receiver. Weaknesses Taylor’s blocking in-line needs refinement. His high pad level and technical flaws often lead to him being driven back by power rushers, limiting his effectiveness against defensive ends in one-on-one situations. He’s not an elite athlete, with average speed (4.65 forty) that may struggle to separate against NFL safeties in man coverage. His 6 TD in 38 games suggest he’s not a primary red-zone threat, and his play strength requires further development to handle the physicality of NFL defenses.
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2025 Rookie Profile: Jayden Higgins
April 25, 2025
2025 Rookie Profile: Jayden Higgins (WR) Iowa State Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Jayden Higgins, a sleeper wide receiver out of Iowa State. College Resume Jayden Higgins began […]

2025 Rookie Profile: Jayden Higgins (WR) Iowa State
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy's annual rookie reports next present 2025 Rookie Profile: Jayden Higgins, a sleeper wide receiver out of Iowa State.
College Resume
Jayden Higgins began his collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky, where he played two seasons (2021-2022) for the Colonels. As a 2-star recruit out of Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Florida, he quickly showcased his potential, amassing 87 receptions for 1,151 yards and 13 touchdowns over two years. After transferring to Iowa State in 2023, Higgins elevated his game in the Power 5 landscape. In his first season with the Cyclones, he started 12 of 13 games, recording 53 receptions for 983 yards (18.5 yards per catch) and 6 touchdowns, including a school bowl-record 214 yards in the 2023 Liberty Bowl against Memphis. His senior year in 2024 was a breakout campaign, as he hauled in 87 receptions for 1,183 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning Second Team All-Big 12 honors, Third Team All-American recognition, and an invitation to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl. His 18.5 yards per catch in 2023 ranks as the seventh-best single-season mark in Iowa State history.
College Stats
Eastern Kentucky (2021-2022): 87 receptions, 1,151 yards, 13 touchdowns (2 seasons) Iowa State (2023-2024): 2023: 53 receptions, 983 yards, 6 touchdowns (18.5 YPC) 2024: 87 receptions, 1,183 yards, 9 touchdowns Career Totals (4 seasons): 227 receptions, 3,317 yards, 28 touchdowns Notable Advanced Metrics (2024) •90.3 PFF grade •2.2% drop rate (3 drops on 210 career targets) •58.3% contested catch rate •2.66 yards per route run (YPRR) •10.59 air yards per target (5th among draft-eligible WRs) •1,483 total air yards (10th among draft-eligible WRs)
Measurables (NFL Combine)
Higgins’ combination of size, speed, and explosiveness makes him a physically imposing outside receiver with the frame to dominate in contested catch situations and the athleticism to stretch the field. His 4.47 speed is notable for his size, though his hip flexibility is considered average, which can affect route transitions. Height: 6’4” Weight: 217 lbs Hand Size: 9½” Arm Length: 33¼” Wingspan: 79⅜” 40-Yard Dash: 4.47 seconds Vertical Jump: 39 inches Broad Jump: 10’8”
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