TribLive is highlighting the top prospects leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The three-day event is April 23-25.
Jordyn Tyson
Position: Wide receiver
Height/weight: 6-foot-2/203 pounds
College: Arizona State
Tyson was leading the Big 12 in receptions last fall when hamstring injuries interrupted the Preseason All-American’s season.
In nine games, Tyson finished with 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. A year earlier, his season was cut short by a broken collarbone, and his freshman year at Colorado ended with a major knee injury. But when healthy, Tyson is considered a versatile receiver, highly competitive and a smooth route-runner.
In 2024, Tyson had 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns on 75 receptions before the fractured clavicle. Draft analysts credit Sun Devils assistant coach and former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward for helping to unlock Tyson’s pro potential.
The 21-year-old spent three seasons at Arizona State after playing his freshman year at Colorado.
Draft analyst Lance Zierlein noted in his NFL.com bio that Tyson “added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots.” Zierlein added that Tyson is “not a blazer,” but said he is fast enough to work downfield.
Key stat
10 — Catches by Tyson in a 26-22 victory over Texas Tech last season. Tyson injured his hamstring in the game but returned to make a 33-yard, fourth-down catch on the winning fourth-quarter drive.
Did you know?
Tyson’s brother, Jaylon, was selected 20th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On draft
Here is a look at where the top NFL Draft analysts rank Tyson among players at his position and prospects overall:
Draft expert — WRs/Overall
Mel Kiper Jr. — first/seventh
Daniel Jeremiah — fourth/21st
Todd McShay — third/14th
Field Yates — second/ninth
Quotable
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.: “He would be WR1 if he were not dealing with the hamstring and durability concerns. Because, if you watch him when he was healthy, wow.”
