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LSU football: 3 second-year players who’ll become stars in 2023

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) is pursued following his reception by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) is pursued following his reception by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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LSU tight end Mason Taylor celebrates after scoring the game-winning two point conversion in overtime against Alabama at Tiger Stadium.2022-11-06-lsu-mason-taylor
LSU tight end Mason Taylor celebrates after scoring the game-winning two point conversion in overtime against Alabama at Tiger Stadium.2022-11-06-lsu-mason-taylor /

Did Mason Taylor already become a star in 2022? There’s an argument for that, but I’m going to say that not enough people know about the young tight end on a national level. That will surely change in 2023.

Another year in the offense and an even better relationship forged with Jayden Daniels at quarterback, Taylor is going to have a monster 2023 campaign.

As a freshman, he was third on the team in receiving with 38 catches for 414 yards and three touchdowns and he looked like the next big tight end to grace college football with his presence. With Michael Mayer leaving Notre Dame this offseason, the sport needs a new superstar tight end. That could very well be Taylor.

How fitting is it that Brian Kelly coached and recruited Mayer at Notre Dame and now he has another star tight end who could take over college football in Taylor?

It’s hard to believe this kid was just a three-star in the 2022 class.

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