The 2025 NFL Combine is underway, and multiple former LSU Tigers made their way to Indianapolis to showcase their skills in front of scouts, coaches and executives from all 32 NFL teams.
On Friday, tight end Mason Taylor and cornerback Zy Alexander worked out at the combine and had some mixed reviews.
Here's how they performed and what NFL's Lance Zierlein has to say about the two draftees.
Mason Taylor opted out of on-field testing, but went through position drills with the tight ends where he looked a tier about the competition. He ran one of the smoothest gauntlet drills you'll ever see.
NFL's Lance Zierlein broke down Taylor's game and gave his take on the former Tiger.
Zierlein's Take: Ascending tight end with plus catch talent and Hall of Fame bloodlines. With just three seasons under Taylor’s belt, more growth is expected in both his game and frame. He’s a smooth athlete with adequate acceleration and the tools to become a more effective route runner in time. He feels defenders around him and catches with sudden hands and elevated focus when needed. He can handle blocking duties on the move or in space, but in-line action will be a challenge for him. His game needs polish, but Taylor has the ability to become a higher-volume target for a team looking to upgrade at the “F” tight end spot.
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Taylor currently has a 6.37 prospect grade, which projects him to be a "plus starter."
Unlike Taylor, Zy Alexander decided to take part in on-field testing, but his results weren't all that great. He rank a 4.56 40-yard dash, which ranked as the second slowest among all CBs. His 31.5 inch vertical jump was also the second worst among all CBs, and his 9'8" broad jump was the worst. It wasn't a great showing for the former Tiger, but Lance Zierlein loved his tape.
Zierlein's Take: Alexander utilizes size, speed, length and athleticism through all phases of coverage. He’s not overly disruptive from press but rarely allows much separation if beaten. He leverages routes with pattern recognition and maintains connection to the route from trail. He’s effective from man and zone with timing and tracking that could make him a coveted prospect for defenses with heavy Cover 3 looks. Alexander’s tools and traits give him a chance to become a starter.
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Alexander currently has a 6.30 prospect grade, which projects him to be a "plus starter."