Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State Athletics
The Pittsburgh Steelers will almost certainly be searching for another receiver in this month’s 2026 NFL Draft. One that they’ve showed interest in — who developed under the tutelage of a Steelers icon — might fall into their laps in the first round.
“One player trending in the wrong direction leading up to the draft is Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson,” ESPN’s Matt Miller wrote Friday. “In reviewing my grades with a handful of scouts, many remarked that Tyson’s hamstring injury and lack of predraft workouts could cause him to slide to the back half of the first round. Three scouts told me that Tyson ranks as the No. 4 receiver on their internal boards. He is scheduled to do positional work for NFL teams on April 17.”
Tyson formally met with the Steelers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was a first-team All-Big 12 honoree last season after pacing the Sun Devils with 61 receptions, 711 receiving yards and eight touchdown grabs.
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium on Nov 28, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona, USA. — J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
“Learning from Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward helped unlock Tyson’s production and elevated his draft stock,” NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein wrote in a scouting report. “He’s added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots. … Also, he has the ball skills and body control to win above the rim with timing on 50/50 throws.
“Scouts say he puts in the time to absorb knowledge and hone his craft. A history of injuries might explain inconsistent competitiveness as a run blocker in 2025. The wiring, versatility and finishing talent point to a WR1 ceiling.”
Tyson is the No. 3 wideout on the NFL Mock Draft Database’s 2026 big board, slotted behind Ohio State’s Carnell Tate and USC’s Makai Lemon.
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