Mason Taylor – LSU
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 251 pounds
Snapshot: The son of Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-rusher Jason Taylor and nephew of Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, Taylor tallied 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns in 2024. He dropped only one pass on 79 targets.
Big Board Rankings:
Pro Football Focus (Post-Combine): No. 72 overall (No. 4 TE)
Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50 (April 2): No. 32 overall (No. 3 TE)
Expert Analysis:
NFL.com: "Taylor is a big, athletic tight end with excellent quickness, hands and toughness. He primarily lined up in-line, but he also flexed out in the slot and took a few reps on the outside. He's polished as a route runner, showing the ability to set up defenders, lean into them and then create separation. He has a big catch radius, hauling in balls above his head as well as below his knees. He is a pure hands-catcher, keeping the ball away from his body…Overall, Taylor has the ability to be a Day 1 starter with high-volume production."
PFF: "Taylor is young and could still be growing into his talent and, more importantly, his strength…If he gets stronger, he can be a more versatile and consistent contributor."
For more on Taylor, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.
Terrance Ferguson – Oregon
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 247 pounds
Snapshot: A four-year contributor for the Ducks, Ferguson left Oregon as the school's all-time leader in catches (134) and receiving touchdowns (16) by a tight end. He put on a show at the NFL Scouting Combine, too, by recording the top 40-yard dash (4.63 seconds) and vertical jump (39 inches) of any tight end at the event.
Big Board Rankings:
Pro Football Focus (Post-Combine): No. 77 overall (No. 5 TE)
Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50 (April 2): Not Ranked
Expert Analysis:
PFF: "Ferguson is a nice receiving tight end with the length to play some inline snaps."
For more on Ferguson, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.
Gunnar Helm – Texas
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 241 pounds
Snapshot: Helm compiled a breakout season in 2024 with 60 catches for 786 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games. His 12 forced missed tackles ranked eighth among all tight ends.
Big Board Rankings:
Pro Football Focus (Post-Combine): No. 116 overall (No. 7 TE)
Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) Top 50 (April 2): Not Ranked
Expert Analysis:
PFF: "Helm has worked his way into becoming one of the class' best after-the-catch tight ends."
For more on Helm, check out his draft profile at NFL.com.