2025 Official Super Duper Mock Draft Thread - Opinions On Mocks | Pundit Mocks

[Boltjolt]

Taylor may be an exceptional receiving TE and as good a prospect as any in the draft! Unfortunately that's not good enough these days. I know Kyle Pitts was an incredible receiving TE coming out of college, however he never proved to be anything but an average all around TE...

The following is what was listed by scouts as Mason Taylor's weaknesses...

The concerns about Taylor's blocking show up repeatedly on tape, particularly when asked to handle defensive ends one-on-one. His high pad level and technical flaws limit his effectiveness at the point of attack, often getting driven back into the backfield against power rushers. Yet his work from the slot and wing positions hints at untapped potential - he shows natural feel for angles and timing when blocking in space. Smart coordinators will need to protect him early in his career, using him primarily in passing situations while his blocking technique catches up to his receiving skills.
SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES

• Struggles to anchor against power rushers - gets walked back into the pocket when trying to pass protect
• Needs significant technical refinement as a run blocker - plays too high and gets overwhelmed at point of attack
• Limited experience as an in-line tight end - primarily operated from slot or wing alignments
• Must develop more sophisticated route-running tempo to avoid telegraphing breaks against NFL defensive backs
• Doesn't show the explosive burst needed to consistently separate from athletic NFL safeties in man coverage

Drafting a pro TE has always been tricky, you just never know who's going to pan out to being a franchise TE! Who Knows Mason could be the best TE in the draft, or he may be nothing special. We will soon find out!

Part of being 20. Yes he needs some coaching but those 28 reps won't hurt going forward. Not sure he has always been putting up numbers like that.
All three could be better there but they aren't terrible. Just inconsistent

[beachcomber]

on board with….

Grant, Egbuka, Kelvin Banks, Tuimoloau
Donovan Jackson, TreVeyon, Jared Wilson
Damien Martinez

[Maniaque 6]

Someone expected something like that ?

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[Topcat]

Depends on what else is available at the time of the pick, right? Maybe Taylor will be a major value at the time he 22nd pick is on the clock. And... maybe not.

A running back who moves the chains and is solid in pass pro ALSO helps Herb, does he not?

A receiver who stretches the field and forces defenses not to crowd the LOS would likewise help Herb. As would the right IOL.

There are several directions that Joe Hortiz could justifiably go with that #22 pick. But we won't know comparative values until the time of the pick.

I would rank our top PON's as TE, OG, RB and WR...it's just that a really good TE or OG is so hard to find...seems slightly easier to find decent RB's both in the draft and FA...if we go OG in round 1, I hope we find a solid TE in the next round or two...

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

I would rank our top PON's as TE, OG, RB and WR...it's just that a really good TE or OG is so hard to find...seems slightly easier to find decent RB's both in the draft and FA...if we go OG in round 1, I hope we find a solid TE in the next round or two...

It makes sense to me that Joe Hortiz will take the BPA-- other than QB.

That pick will address a major need, while necessarily leaving other areas of need unaddressed. Joe can't eat his cake, but still have it to snack on later.

Joe will find good players over the course of the draft, but can't, of course, fill every hole on the roster. There's not enough ammo to accomplish that.

If TE isn't the choice at #22, it might be at #55. Or not. Because maybe at #55, there are better edges, or DTs or IOLs than there are TEs.

Joe will have his plan, and his plan will have contingencies that depend on how things fall. Even if he wanted to, Joe couldn't give you a definitive answer right now about which position will be addressed at #22. Depending on who's there, he could legitimately go any of several directions. IMO, it's impossible to predict NOW.

[Formula 21]

Kelvin Banks, Jr. of Texas could be another name to watch. He only played left tackle in college but multiple draft experts said he could potentially slide inside to guard in the NFL.

Banks is Reid's No. 17 overall player. PFF ranked him 20th overall while Brugler (No. 22) and Jeremiah (No. 29) also view him as a Top 30 prospect.

Banks, who is 6-4 and 325 pounds, played 2,774 total snaps at Texas, all of which came at left tackle.

Brugler said "teams are split on his best position, between tackle and guard" and added:

With his well-timed feet and handwork, Banks is a natural in pass protection. He also shows an instinctive feel for his biomechanics, which allows him to attack with leverage, bend and create force.

[DerwinBosa]

Kelvin Banks, Jr. of Texas could be another name to watch. He only played left tackle in college but multiple draft experts said he could potentially slide inside to guard in the NFL.

Banks is Reid's No. 17 overall player. PFF ranked him 20th overall while Brugler (No. 22) and Jeremiah (No. 29) also view him as a Top 30 prospect.

Banks, who is 6-4 and 325 pounds, played 2,774 total snaps at Texas, all of which came at left tackle.

Brugler said "teams are split on his best position, between tackle and guard" and added:

With his well-timed feet and handwork, Banks is a natural in pass protection. He also shows an instinctive feel for his biomechanics, which allows him to attack with leverage, bend and create force.

What some scouts have said about Kelvin Banks:

2. KELVIN BANKS, Texas (6-5, 315, 5.14, 1): Third-year junior, three-year starter. “He did play left tackle but he’s got sort of a right tackle’s features,” one scout said. “He’s not perfect but he’s got the size and strength to both block in the run game and enough size and foot agility to protect the passer. If he fails at left tackle he’ll be a right tackle. He has the most value (of the tackles).” Started 42 games at left tackle. “Liked his size and power and had good feet,” said another scout. “He’s a really well-rounded offensive lineman.” Arms were 33 ½, hands were 10 3/8. “A guy that’s athletic,” a third scout said. “He does look like a guard but let him fail at tackle first because they’re harder to find.” From Humble, Texas. “I don’t see it in this guy,” a fourth scout said. “At all. Big dude. Average athlete. Gets beat a lot. Falls off blocks. Not very strong, not very athletic. Has issues in space. He’d have to be (a guard).”

[Formula 21]

What some scouts have said about Kelvin Banks:

2. KELVIN BANKS, Texas (6-5, 315, 5.14, 1): Third-year junior, three-year starter. “He did play left tackle but he’s got sort of a right tackle’s features,” one scout said. “He’s not perfect but he’s got the size and strength to both block in the run game and enough size and foot agility to protect the passer. If he fails at left tackle he’ll be a right tackle. He has the most value (of the tackles).” Started 42 games at left tackle. “Liked his size and power and had good feet,” said another scout. “He’s a really well-rounded offensive lineman.” Arms were 33 ½, hands were 10 3/8. “A guy that’s athletic,” a third scout said. “He does look like a guard but let him fail at tackle first because they’re harder to find.” From Humble, Texas. “I don’t see it in this guy,” a fourth scout said. “At all. Big dude. Average athlete. Gets beat a lot. Falls off blocks. Not very strong, not very athletic. Has issues in space. He’d have to be (a guard).”

Guard is where I see him but also as an emergency tackle. Positional flexibility is a plus. A better pass blocker than Tyler Booker but not the monster Booker is in the run game.

[Jack Burton]

Part of being 20. Yes he needs some coaching but those 28 reps won't hurt going forward. Not sure he has always been putting up numbers like that.
All three could be better there but they aren't terrible. Just inconsistent

Brugler final top 100 rankings….
TE Mason Taylor 33.

[Lone Bolt]

Screenshot_20250415_074842_Chrome.jpgThought Id try one with Booker...if only it turned out this way...

[Jack Burton]

Brugler's take: Overall, Mason Taylor was the Mr. Reliable in the LSU offense — and can be the same for any NFL team, because of his his good-sized athleticism, reliable ball skills and competitive blocking. He projects as a solid NFL starter who doesn’t have to leave the field and is similar to TE Hunter Henry.

[Topcat]

Brugler final top 100 rankings….
TE Mason Taylor 33.

That's right in line with Jeremiah's Top 50. He has Taylor @#32:

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https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-50-2025-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-4-0