Jordyn Tyson | Arizona State | 6’2 , 200 lbs | Aug 12, 2004 (21 years)
Jordyn Tyson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints, becoming the 2nd wide receiver and 8th overall player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE PRODUCTION
Jordyn Tyson was a four-year college player who began with the Colorado Buffaloes in 2022 and transferred to finish his career with the Arizona State Sun Devils from 2023 to 2025. As a freshman, Tyson showed some flashes in the nine games that he played, catching 22 passes for 470 yards and 4 touchdowns prior to tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL. After an injury-plagued 2023 season where he never saw the field, Tyson truly broke out in a Sun Devils uniform in 2024, catching 75 passes for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 2025 season saw him take a significant step back in raw numbers, however. He caught only 61 balls for 711 yards and 8 touchdowns, but it is well known that he was limited by a hamstring injury for a couple of games.
FILM
If you ignore the injury history and only pay attention to his on-field work, Jordyn Tyson was one of the most dominant wide receivers in all of college football. He possesses a versatile skill set that allows him to thrive at all levels of the field. He has produced on the outside, in the slot, and in motion, which makes him a movable chess piece for any offensive coordinator. He is an elite athlete with exceptional body control and soft hands that can reel in any ball thrown his way. He lacks elite speed, but wins with an excellent release package and savvy route running. He also has a basketball background that shows up frequently on tape, particularly in the red zone.
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ATHLETIC TESTING
Though Tyson did not do any on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, he did host a pro day that left many NFL scouts salivating. He showed off his twitch, athleticism, explosiveness, and leaping ability that helped him to be successful throughout his college career. He did not do any athletic testing during his pro day, but he has been previously clocked at around a 4.5s 40-yard dash and was able to bench press 26 times at the combine.
DRAFT ANALYSIS
Rapid Reaction to Draft Capital: Excellent
Rapid Reaction to Landing Spot: Above-Average
Chris Olave is coming off a career year in New Orleans, but prior to the NFL draft, the next best receiver in the room was Devaughn Vele. Jordyn Tyson will be able to step right in and find a large role immediately in 2026 as the most athletic receiver on the team. If Tyler Shough can sustain his play from the end of last season into this one, the New Orleans offense could quietly be very fun for fantasy purposes with the additions of Travis Etienne and now Jordyn Tyson. It could prove difficult for Tyson to become the top target-earner for the Saints if Olave can stay healthy, but there is no reason to believe that Kellen Moore’s offense can’t support both of them.
FANTASY INSIGHTS
As with Chris Olave, the biggest concern for Jordyn Tyson will be the potential for injury. The good news is that each of his injuries appears to be isolated and should not predispose him to further problems. If we assume health (and I typically do for fantasy purposes), I believe that Tyson has the highest ceiling of any receiver in this draft class. He could be discussed in the same conversation as Drake London, CeeDee Lamb, and Tetairoa McMillan as soon as next year. Dynasty managers should feel very comfortable drafting him with any pick between 1.02-1.05 in rookie drafts.
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