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ESPN’s Jordan Reid reported wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is a player to watch in an aggressive first round trade up for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles have a quality wide receiver room currently on their roster. But that’s with former All-Pro A.J. Brown as WR1, which might not be the case when the 2026 NFL season begins.
For that reason, the Eagles are a candidate to select a receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Jordan Reid suggested this week the team might even trade up for a wideout. Should that happen, Reid sees Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson as the target.
“Circle the Eagles as a team that could get aggressive in trading up for a receiver. Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) is a player to watch, as he could still be on the board in the Nos. 17-20 range. GM Howie Roseman is notorious for drafting replacements for veterans a year in advance,” wrote Reid.
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Tyson as the top receiver and No. 7 overall prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Kiper raved about Tyson’s talent, particularly in the red zone.
“The Colorado transfer lit up defenses for two seasons with the Sun Devils. Tyson’s superpower is being open even when it looks like he’s completely blanketed,” wrote Kiper. “It makes him essentially uncoverable in the red zone. He wins on 50-50 balls and outmuscles defensive backs.
“A hamstring injury cost him time last season, but he still posted solid numbers.”
Could Eagles Trade Up for Wide Receiver Such as Jordyn Tyson in 2026 NFL Draft?
GettyESPN’s Jordan Reid reported wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is a player to watch in an aggressive first round trade up for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles are one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL at trading up to fill a need. Anticipating a receiver need coming, Reid sees Philadelphia doing that this year for a receiver.
The question with Tyson, though, is how far the Eagles might have to move up to get him.
Kiper’s No. 7 ranking for Tyson suggests it will take a mammoth blockbuster to get the Arizona State receiver. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, though, has Tyson rated as the No. 21 prospect on his big board.
The Eagles hold the No. 23 overall pick in the first round. That could mean Philadelphia might not even need a trade up to get Tyson. But the Eagles may consider moving up a few spots to guarantee landing the wideout.
“Tyson is an explosive receiver with a lot of ‘wow’ plays littered throughout his tape,” wrote Jeremiah. “He is a very fluid mover, and he incorporates a variety of releases and general creativity into his route-running.
“After the catch, he has some wiggle to make defenders miss and excellent speed to pull away. Durability was an issue throughout his college career — that’s the only factor keeping him from a higher grade/projection.”
Why a Trade Up for a WR Might Not Be the Best Idea for Eagles
Getty94WIP.com’s Eliot Shorr-Parks warned that the Philadelphia Eagles shouldn’t draft a wide receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Reid’s report the Eagles are seriously considering an aggressive trade up the board was intriguing since 94WIP.com’s Eliot Shorr-Parks in Philadelphia essentially argued for the team to do the opposite.
“One thing to consider with the NFL Draft and the AJ Brown situation: The Eagles lose basically all trade leverage the second they take a wide receiver in the first round,” wrote Shorr-Parks.
“If they take Boston/Tyson at 23 or move up for Tate, that signals AJ is gone — and impacts the trade return.”
One thing to consider with the NFL Draft and the AJ Brown situation:
Eagles lose basically all trade leverage the second they take a wide receiver in the first round
If they take Boston/Tyson at 23 or move up for Tate that signals AJ is gone — and impacts the trade return
It’s possible the Eagles have already decided they plan to trade Brown but won’t do so until June 1. By waiting until then, the Eagles will save roughly $27 million against the 2026 salary cap according to Over the Cap.
But by waiting, the Eagles are potentially in a precarious position. They need to add a wideout in the 2026 NFL Draft but do that without putting themselves in a situation where they have to trade Brown.
In that situation, the Eagles lose leverage in trade negotiations.
A trade up for a receiver could do that. Then again, if the Eagles love Tyson, they might not let trade negotiations from acquiring him.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers and a variety of other NFL teams. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
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