When he watched the 2025 NFL Draft on TV at his son’s draft party on Friday night in Florida, Jason Taylor couldn’t believe his eyes.
Taylor’s 20-year-old son, LSU tight end Mason Taylor, was drafted in the second round of the 42nd overall pick by the Jets, adding to a much-needed talent-depleted position.
Taylor, a Hall of Fame pass rusher with a career sack of 139¹/2, named for the Miami Dolphins, played one season with the Jets in 2010, producing six sacks and two forced fumbles.
Taylor’s season with the Jets last year saw the Jets playoffs and lost in the AFC Championship in January 2011.
When that factual disorder caught his attention on Friday night, Taylor said, “I didn’t know that. Let’s change that.”
When the Jets and his son played dolphins, when asked what it would be like for him, Taylor said, “[I’m] I clearly love, love and love the Miami Dolphins and their fans, as I was identified with that franchise. But you know, this isn’t my first rodeo on the other side of the truck, so I have to say “Jet, Jet, Jet, Jet.” ”
Taylor always sucked away tears when he spoke about Mason as a jet.
“You can’t really put that into words,” he said.
Taylor said that nonsense Jets coach Aaron Glenn is perfect, worthy of the newly hired Mason.
“Mason is all about the ball,” Taylor said. “He loves football. He loves to work for it. He’s not really big about all the supplements that come with it. He’s going to be in the best place to focus on his game.”
When asked what advice he would give his son as he embarks on an NFL career, Taylor said, “First of all, where are your feet? Enjoy the moment. That’s one of the things I regret on my professional journey.
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“My biggest team success was in New York. A part of my heart has always been in New York, the biggest city on the planet. I love it and I’m happy to have the opportunity to play there.
“This means everything… for me as a father at this moment,” Taylor added. “The sun is down in my career. It’s great to be able to sit down and see him, and he’s walking in the same place as me, in the same locker room, and on the same path… you’re almost crying and crying again. I’m fighting that.”
And then tears flowed again.
