Of all the players who will hear their name called in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL draft, perhaps no one is more polarizing than Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Some scouts believe he’s the clear-cut No. 1 wideout in the class, others say he’s talented enough to be the first WR picked but isn’t as good as Ohio State’s Carnell Tate or USC’s Makai Lemon.
Tyson wowed scouts, coaches, and general managers at his pro day over the weekend, and some believe he solidified himself as a top-10 pick. However, JP Acosta of CBS Sports thinks that Tyson is actually set up to fall out of the top 20.
“On the field, Jordyn Tyson is one of the most talented players in this class,” Acosta wrote. “The fluidity he runs his routes with, combined with his body control in the air, is reminiscent of basketball players, let alone top NFL receivers. However, Tyson comes with far more questions in his draft evaluation than the other top receivers.
“His injury history is scary — a nagging hamstring injury from the 2025 season has kept him out of any pre-draft workouts, and he also has a torn ACL, MCL and PCL on his injury docket. Not great. With most of the other top receivers able to test and work out for teams, there’s a very good chance Tyson slips out of the top 20.”
Is teams pick based on pure talent, Tyson, a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection, would be a lock to go in the top 10. He recorded 75 catches, 1,101 yards, and 10 touchdowns two seasons ago, and he followed it up with a 61-catch, 711-yard, eight-touchdown season in 2025.
However, his injury history could deter some teams from investing a high pick on him.
Tyson can play outside or in the slot, he has speed and quick cuts to avoid defensive backs, he’s a fluid route runner, and he’s hard to beat on contested catches. If he does fall out of the top 20, a WR-needy team like the Buffalo Bills or San Francisco 49ers could trade up for him and land a draft steal.
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