Los Angeles Chargers are set to host one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft on a top-30 visit
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to host 2025 NFL Draft prospect tight end Mason Taylor on a top-30 visit, per a report from Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network. Despite already having Will Dissly and the newly acquired Tyler Conklin on their roster, the Chargers could still spend a high draft pick on a […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are set to host 2025 NFL Draft prospect tight end Mason Taylor on a top-30 visit, per a report from Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network.
Despite already having Will Dissly and the newly acquired Tyler Conklin on their roster, the Chargers could still spend a high draft pick on a tight end. Conklin is signed to just a one-year contract, and Los Angeles could save money from moving on from Dissly after the 2025 season.
Drafting Taylor could be tricky for the Chargers. Our A to Z Sports draft range pegs him between No. 54 and No. 124, but some experts are predicting that Taylor could sneak into the first round. L.A.'s No. 22 overall pick seems like a bit of a reach for Taylor, but he may not be available as their next selection at No. 55.
What is a top-30 visit?
A top-30 visit denotes one of the 30 prospect visits allowed for teams during the pre-draft period. The Chargers host prospects varying from potential first-round selections to those who go undrafted, providing them a glimpse into NFL life in L.A. Although no on-field workouts will occur, teams can utilize this opportunity to conduct meetings with coaching staff for film analysis, perform physical exams with team doctors, tour the facilities, and more.
How does Taylor fit in with the Chargers?
There's really not an offensive system in which Taylor couldn't fit into. His ceiling is as high as any other tight end's in this draft class. Taylor a fluid athlete who is a mismatch for most defenders and brings yards after the catch ability. Both his father, Jason Taylor, and uncle, Zach Thomas, are Pro Football Hall of Fame linebackers.
Taylor was a three-year starter for the LSU Tigers, amassing 129 receptions for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns throughout his college career. His relative athletic score (RAS) is one of the best all-time (H/T Kent Lee Plattee).
If the Chargers do draft Taylor, I would expect him to pass up Dissly on the depth chart by season's end and be in a relatively even split with Conklin in targets. He could then take over as the team's starting TE in 2026, giving quarterback Justin Herbert a young, athletic, and reliable target for the foreseeable future.
