LSU tight end Mason Taylor has picked up his first honor of the season.
The 6-foot-5, 255-pound Taylor been named the John Mackey Award Player of the Week following his stellar performance in a 36-33 road victory over South Carolina.
In Saturday’s game against the Gamecocks, Taylor became LSU’s all-time leader for receptions by a tight end as he ran his career total to 91 receptions as he hauled in six passes. Taylor has now moved past Richard Dickson who caught 90 passes during his four-year career at LSU from 2006-09.
Taylor’s six receptions led the Tigers and accounted for 58 receiving yards with 41 coming after the catch. Through three games, Taylor has caught 17 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. He ranks second among all tight ends nationally in receptions.
The John Mackey Award Player of the Week is presented to the top FBS tight end each week during the season.
The honor is the second for an LSU player this week as defensive end Bradyn Swinson earned SEC Defensive Player of the Week honors on Monday after recording five tackles, a career-best three sacks, and a forced fumble in the win over the Gamecocks.
LSU returns to action on Saturday, hosting UCLA at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium. The game will be heard live on ESPN 103.7 Lafayette and 104.1 Lake Charles — Southwest Louisiana’s Sports Station.