Wests Tigers star James Tedesco has his sights set on a NSW State of Origin berth, even if his coach Jason Taylor believes he isn’t ready for the interstate cauldron just yet.

Tedesco again showed why he is considered one of the NRL’s brightest young talents with an eye-catching display in the Tigers round two win over St George Illawarra on Monday night.

The 22-year-old St Gregory’s College product adding his name to the list of contenders for Jarryd Hayne’s vacated Blues No.1 jersey.

Taylor said after the win Tedesco was a future Origin player, but wasn’t quite ready yet.

However Tedesco sees things a little differently.

“Obviously there is an opportunity there but all I can focus on is playing good football for the Tigers and see what happens from there,” Tedesco said.

“I’m not really worried about it, if it happens it happens, it is a goal for me but it is awesome just to get mentioned.

“It is a great honour, there are some great fullbacks out there.

“Whoever steps in is going to have a big job, Jarryd was so good last year.”

Tedesco missed a large slice of last season due to knee and ankle injuries.

A full injury-free preseason has given him a running start to the 2015 NRL season and Tedesco said his mind is now free of concern.

“I feel like my body has matured I’m 22 now and I feel like those injuries are in the past, I’m not coming off after games and the knee is sore,” he said.

“I feel strong, the body is feeling fit and I don’t have any niggles

“I’m just not thinking about the injuries. I think that is one of the big things, the mental side of it.

“I’m going out on the field not worrying about it.

“I’ve got a clear mind and I’m just playing footy and having fun.”