Jordyn

Tyson

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.

Tyson’s stock continues to tick upward following his private workout on April 17. The Saints pick at No. 8 overall. The Saints hosted Tyson for a visit on April 10. Underhill described Tyson as being “by far, the most talented wide receiver in this whole entire class,” and he believes Tyson would be “enticing” for the Saints. Underhill also identified the Giants, via pick No. 5, as a potential landing spot. Tyson would assume a fantasy-friendly role on either team. Nothing is guaranteed, and things change quickly during draft week, but Tyson seemingly has a shot to be drafted in the top 10.

Tyson has dealt with recurring hamstring injuries over the past year, sidelining him for the NFL Scouting Combine and Arizona State’s Pro Day. Tyson also sprained an ankle during a 2025 spring practice, fractured his left collarbone in 2024 and tore his ACL, PCL and MCL in 2022. Today’s report seemingly indicates that today’s private workout went well and many, if not all, 20 NFL teams in attendance were able to medically clear him. This is great news for Tyson, the team that drafts him and fantasy managers alike. Tyson is one of the most talented wide receivers in this year’s incoming rookie class. First-round draft capital should get him a chance to earn a starter role in year one.

Tyson is a projected first-round pick who dealt with injuries throughout his time at Arizona State. He was unable to run at the Combine or Arizona State’s pro day earlier this offseason due to a hamstring injury, but will now hold an individual workout in front of scouts and coaches on Friday to show what he is capable of. Tyson is not expected to do any athletic testing at his workout, per Dane Brugler of The Athletic, and will only run routes. In his final season at Arizona State, Tyson caught 61 passes for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in nine games, and went for 75-1,101-10 in 12 games back in 2024.

Kansas City holds the ninth pick in the first round of the draft. Kiper rightly points out that the Chiefs very much need to bolster their wideout room after Xavier Worthy’s 2025 struggles, Travis Kelce’s age-based decline, and Rashee Rice’s various and disturbing off-the-field issues. Tyson struggled with injuries in college, missing nearly a third of his collegiate games. He remains a solid prospect with tantalizing upside, however. In 2024, when he went for 1,101 yards and ten touchdowns, Tyson had the seventh-highest yards per route run in the nation, playing from both the boundary and the slot. He could be a difference maker in a KC offense in need of a downfield playmaker. “I’m already picturing Mahomes buying time in the pocket and firing 50-50 balls to Tyson in the end zone,” Kiper said.

As the NFL Network ran clips of Lemon, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate and Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson, Rapoport said he expects there to be two wide receivers drafted during the 2026 NFL Draft’s first 15 picks. He then said that the picks 16-18 range is a “good spot” for Lemon. Presumably, Rapoport believes Tate and Tyson will be drafted ahead of him. While teams can, of course, swap picks, the Jets, Lions and Vikings currently hold picks 16,17 and 18, respectively. Rapoport’s colleague Cameron Wolfe adds that Lemon has a top-30 visit with the Dolphins, who hold the 11th and 30th overall picks, next week.

The workout will take place at Arizona State. Tyson is currently projected as a first-round pick. The former Sun Devil missed three games last year due to a recurring right hamstring injury. He then reportedly suffered another hamstring injury while training for the NFL Scouting Combine. Some reports indicate that the most recent hamstring injury is in his left leg. He broke his collarbone in 2024 and tore his ACL, MCL and PCL in 2022. Health concerns are the biggest knock on the talented, young player. Tyson has a chance to solidify his status as a first-round pick with next week’s workout.

Tyson caught 61-of-97 targets for 711 yards and eight touchdowns last year, missing three games due to a lingering right hamstring injury. Some reports indicate that he then injured his left hamstring at the end of the season. Regardless, one of Tyson’s hamstring injuries reportedly “spiked” as he was training for the NFL Scouting Combine, which sidelined him for everything except the bench press (26 reps). Per Brugler, the injury will also keep Tyson from participating at Arizona State’s Pro Day on March 27. Brugler currently ranks Tyson as the incoming class’ No. 2 wide receiver and No. 12 overall prospect. Tyson also suffered a broken collarbone in 2024 and tore his ACL, MCL and PCL in 2022.