Mason Taylor is an American football tight end who played college football for the LSU Tigers. He comes from a family of former NFL players. Taylor established various records and became the most prolific tight end in the history of the school while playing at Louisiana State University. He had 129 receptions for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns during his college football career as per his college roster page.
Taylor went to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida before coming to LSU. Taylor concluded his college career with a streak of catching at least one pass in 28 straight games as per his college roster page.
Who are Mason Taylor's parents?
Mason Taylor is the son of Jason Taylor, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end. His mother is Katina Thomas, sister to Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas.
Mason Taylor's father
Jason Taylor was a professional American football player who had a career as a linebacker and defensive end in the NFL, spending the majority of his career with the Miami Dolphins. He is the defensive ends coach for the Miami Hurricanes as of March 2025. Taylor earned six Pro Bowl nominations and three First-Team All-Pro selections over the length of his career. During his 15 years on the field, he compiled 139.5 sacks, sixth highest in NFL history when he retired.
The Miami Dolphins placed Taylor and Zach Thomas on their Honor Roll on October 14, 2012. They were the 23rd and 24th ones to receive this recognition. Jason Taylor was also voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
Mason Taylor's mother
Katina Thomas is also the sister of Zach Thomas, an NFL linebacker for the Miami Dolphins. Katina started the Jason Taylor Foundation with her husband. The foundation strives to improve the lives of South Florida children and launched several programs such as the Jason Taylor Reading Room. They also renamed the Holtz Children's Hospital's educational center "The Jason Taylor Children's Learning Center" and awarded several scholarships to students. Katina and Jason have three kids: sons Isaiah and Mason, and daughter Zoe.
What nationality are Mason Taylor's parents?
Jason Taylor and Katina Thomas are both American nationals.
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FAQ on Mason Taylor
A. Mason Taylor stands 6 feet 5 inches tall as per the official NFL website.
A. Mason Taylor weighs 251 pounds as per the official NFL website.
A. Mason Taylor has an Athleticism Score of 81 according to the official NFL website.
A. Mason Taylor attended the Louisiana State University between the 2022 and 2024.
