Mason Taylor's name sure sounds familiar.
That's likely because the New York Jets' rookie tight end has a name that rhymes with a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jason Taylor.
It's not just a rhyme, though. It's also a bloodline.
And it's helped Mason make it to the NFL.
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Is Mason Taylor related to Jason Taylor?
Yes, Mason Taylor is related to Jason Taylor.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jason, is Mason's dad.
Jason spent 13 of his 15 NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins and finished his career with 139.5 sacks. He then played a season for Washington before, fittingly, finishing his career with the Jets.
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How is Mason Taylor related to Zach Thomas?
Mason Taylor's uncle is Zach Thomas, the Dolphins all-time great and also a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Mason's mother is the sister of Thomas.
Thomas played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Dolphins and totaled 1,734 tackles, 17 interceptions and 16 forced fumbles.
It's tough to beat these genetics for the Jets' rookie tight end.
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