Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) leaves practice early

A “significant” hamstring injury prevented Tyson from participating in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. He then remained limited throughout spring practices after the Saints drafted him in April. Earlier this week, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis revealed that Tyson had suffered “a small recurrence during the pre-draft process,” which explains his springtime limitations. The injury is now behind Tyson, and he has been practicing with the first-team offense since the Saints took the practice field on Wednesday. His new personal chef, a hyperbaric chamber and a recovery room are all part of his plan to maintain good health moving forward. Saints QB Tyler Shough notably complimented Tyson’s preparation and desire to improve. Tyson is slated to operate as the Saints’ WR2 while returning WR3 value or better in fantasy this season.

Underhill compared Tyson’s best routes with Shough’s highest-targeted areas of the field and declared, “it’s the same diagram.” Coincidentally, Tyson’s route tree closely overlaps with that of No. 1 WR Chris Olave. Underhill believes that this dynamic will allow coach Kellen Moore to use Tyson and Olave interchangeably. They will both line up in the perimeter and in the slot. Underhill believes Olave will remain the team’s top pass catcher “for the near future,” but eventually both he and Tyson will work as two “top receivers.” Tyson missed most of spring practices with a hamstring injury, but Underhill said he will not worry about the issue unless Tyson misses training camp. Underhill closed the segment by saying a 55/700/5 receiving line on 90 targets is a “safe projection” for Tyson’s rookie season, though he believes Tyson is capable of doing more. The “safe” stat line equates to 155.0 PPR points and would have made him the WR40 last season.

The Saints have been conducting on-field, non-contract drills since April 20th. Organized team activities officially began yesterday, though media members were not allowed to attend. Tyson has already been given rest days, as the team puts together “a plan for him,” and per Triplett, Tyson’s limited participation was expected. The rookie wide receiver “was dressed in jersey and helmet and stood by for the entire practice.” We are not concerned about Tyson’s health at this time, but hope to see his participation increase in the coming weeks.

Shough also praised the young receiver for his hands and his big-play ability. Shough and Tyson have had less than a month to get familiar with one another since the NFL Draft ended last month, but it sounds like the two are already building early chemistry that they hope will quickly translate to the field. Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns last season while at Arizona State, with injuries limiting him to just nine games. If he can stay healthy, Tyson has a chance to turn into a meaningful player early on, both for the Saints and fantasy managers. His presence should also help free up more room for Chris Olave, who turned in the best season of his career in 2025.

Speaking with the media, Moore said Tyson’s rest day was part of “putting together a plan for him,” and not a new injury. The Saints selected Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, choosing to bet on his talent while casting aside any concerns over his well-documented injury history. The rookie receiver dealt with hamstring injuries in 2025 and was also sidelined for most of the pre-draft process due to hamstring injuries, so Moore and his staff are hoping to find ways to mitigate those concerns at the pro level. It’s never great to hear that a 21-year-old rookie is already having scheduled rest days, but hopefully this decision plays out well ahead of training camp and once the season starts. Tyson has a chance to make an immediate impact for the Saints and his fantasy managers if he can stay healthy.

Underhill notes that the session only lasted about an hour, and Tyson was practicing alongside players who are “just hoping to get a chance to play in the league or stay in the league,” so the fact that he stood out is unsurprising. That said, it’s still great to hear that Tyson is hitting the ground running. Underhill also said Tyson “plays bigger on film than he looks in person,” complimenting Tyson’s play with the ball in the air. We expect the positive drumbeat to continue for the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft.

Regarded by some as the top receiver in this year’s draft, injury concerns may have been the reason Tyson “fell” to the Saints at No. 8 overall in this year’s draft. Now under contract, Tyson, whose deal is worth $32.5 million in guaranteed money, is ready to get to work in his rookie year and has a chance to elevate a Saints passing game that began to show signs of life once Tyler Shough took over as the starter last season. Tyson can work both on the outside and in the slot and excelled after the catch during his time at Arizona State. He projects as a first-year starter and could make an early impact for fantasy managers in what appears to be an ascending offense in 2026.

Tyson (6’2/203) barrels into the top 10 as a risk/reward pick with a lengthy injury history but tantalizing physical skill-set. He was also a consistent producer when he managed to take the field in Tempe, turning into a high-volume perimeter target. He commanded 100 2025 looks despite playing just seven full games, turning those opportunities into 61 catches for 711 yards and eight scores. He did so while splitting reps between the outside (56 percent) and slot (39 percent), reflecting formation optionality. Although Tyson seems capable of lining up just about anywhere, he won most consistently in the intermediate and deep areas of the field. Also lauded for his ball skills, Tyson rarely drops passes despite consistently working through traffic and contact. From the jump, Tyson projects as a timing-based Z/slot hybrid who thrives on intermediate breaks, digs and posts. He is a reliable separator with projectable route pacing, ball skills, and formation flexibility. Although he’s not the fastest, Tyson’s versatility and fluidity make him a potential fantasy producer right off the bat, provided he keeps his durability issues at bay. Tyson will give second-year QB Tyler Shough another tremendous talent on the outside as the Saints look to build on a strong first season under head coach Kellen Moore.

The Giants are currently slated to pick at No. 5 overall—and again at No. 10 overall. Tyson has previously been linked to the Saints at No. 8. Both the Browns (No. 6) and the Commanders (No. 7) are in the market for a wide receiver, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper mocked Tyson to the Chiefs at No. 9 roughly one week ago. As long as Tyson’s injury history is acceptable, he seems likely to be drafted in this range.

Tyson’s perceived stock has been rising for some time now, to the point that he’s a “consensus” top-10 pick, whatever that means. Now it is looking more and more likely he goes ahead of not only Makai Lemon, but Carnell Tate, as well. “The more I talk to folks and the closer it gets to the draft, the more it seems (Tyson) will be the first receiver selected tonight,” Jones reported Thursday. “Sources at multiple teams have told me he’s the most talented receiver in the draft.” Tyson is long on talent, but also injuries. Were it not for the latter, he would probably be the clear-cut WR1. As it is, he has competition. We will know soon enough.