Jordyn Tyson
New Orleans SaintsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Colorado · Pac-12
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 | 31 | 21 | 447 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 81 | 73 | 1,097 | 8 | 15 |
| 2025 | 9 | 96 | 60 | 729 | 8 | 26 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Arizona State · 2026 draft class
Jordyn Tyson has emerged as the consensus WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class-a skilled, detailed, and nuanced receiver who projects as an eventual primary target for an NFL passing attack. The 6-2, 195-pound playmakers journey has been defined by resilience, having battled injuries at Colorado (knee in 2022) and Arizona State (missing 2023, collarbone in 2024) while still producing at an elite level when healthy. Under the tutelage of former NFL receiver Hines Ward, Tyson has refined his game into one of the most complete receiver prospects in recent memory. His 2024 breakout-75 receptions, 1,101 yards, 10 touchdowns before a late-season collarbone injury-showcased a player who wins at all three levels with advanced route-running, contested-catch ability, and dangerous YAC skills. What makes Tyson special is his body control and timing; he creates separation through technique rather than pure athleticism, though his projected 4.45-4.55 speed is more than adequate. His 67% contested catch rate in 2024 and ability to thrive from both slot and boundary alignments make him an ideal fit for modern NFL offenses that prioritize pre-snap motion and positional flexibility.
Strengths
- Elite route-running with advanced release techniques
- timing
- and body control
- creates separation through footwork and angles
- Exceptional ball skills with excellent body control and hang time
- high-points passes downfield and makes difficult catches routine
- Wins above the rim in contested situations despite average size
- 67% contested catch rate in 2024 demonstrates reliable hands
- Versatility to thrive from both slot and boundary alignments
- ideal for modern offenses with pre-snap motion
Concerns
- Injury history is significan't concern
- has been injured during each of his last three seasons (knee 2022
- missed 2023
- collarbone 2024)
- Struggles with press coverage
- allows too much contact at line of scrimmage
- leading to timing disruption on routes
- Seven drops in 2024-makes the hardest catches look easy and the easiest catches look hard per rival Big 12 coach
- Route refinement still needed
- can sharpen cuts at apex of routes and has wasted movements against tight man coverage
Honors
Consensus WR1 in 2026 class; Projected top-10 pick; Hines Ward mentee; Led Power Four receivers in receiving yards (final 8 weeks of 2024); All-Big 12 selection