{"id":222731,"date":"2025-07-20T19:35:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T19:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/222731\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T19:35:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T19:35:12","slug":"2026-nfl-draft-jordyn-tyson-player-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/222731\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NFL Draft: Jordyn Tyson Player Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arizona State came out of nowhere in 2024 to make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The Sun Devils improbable run happened thanks in large part to a prolific offense. The trio of Sam Leavitt<\/a>, Cam Skattebo<\/a>, and Jordyn Tyson vaulted Arizona State to the Big 12<\/a> Championship. Tyson didn\u2019t play in the Sun Devils final two games against Iowa State and Texas; however, he had a major impact throughout the 2024 season. Entering 2025, he is one of the top returning wide receivers in the country and a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Jordyn Tyson 2026 NFL Draft Profile
\nBackground<\/p>\n

Tyson was a three-star recruit in the Class of 2022, coming from a high school football powerhouse, Allen(Texas). He began his collegiate career at Colorado, catching 22 passes for 470 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman. Tyson showed promise towards the end of the season with 10 catches for 252 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. His freshman season ended after a season-ending injury<\/a> suffered against Oregon. Tyson transferred to Arizona State for the 2023 season and redshirted while recovering from said injury. The promise Tyson showed as a freshman was on full display in 2024. In 12 games, he had 75 receptions for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns<\/a>. His breakout campaign was cut short by a collarbone injury suffered in the regular season finale against Arizona.<\/p>\n

Strengths
\n\"JordynNov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Few wide receivers in college football are as dangerous after the catch as Tyson. His ability to quickly change directions after getting the ball allows him to maximize yards after catch opportunities. He also uses his physicality to break tackles and create explosive plays on underneath passing concepts. Route running is arguably the most important attribute for a receiver, and it\u2019s a strength in his game. Tyson excels at creating separation at the top of his route and beating man coverage. Even if defenders can stay with Tyson, he can go up and win jump balls. His combination of strong hands and physicality makes him a reliable red zone target. The Sun Devils played Tyson in both the slot and on the outside. His versatility will allow him to fit into any NFL offense.<\/p>\n

Weaknesses<\/p>\n

The biggest concern for Tyson is the aforementioned injuries. He has already dealt with two separate season-ending injuries, making durability a real question mark. While his acceleration is impressive, his top-end speed isn\u2019t elite. Tyson isn\u2019t a player who will consistently beat defenders over the top with blazing speed.<\/p>\n

Overview<\/p>\n

Tyson is as well-rounded a wide receiver prospect as this upcoming class has to offer. In the short passing game, his YAC abilities can turn a checkdown into a chunk play. His route running makes him dangerous on intermediate routes, and he\u2019s good enough with contested catches to go up and win on deep passes. Tyson demonstrated his ability to succeed from various alignments in 2024, including as an outside receiver against press coverage.\u00a0 With Skattebo off to the NFL, Arizona State will likely lean more on throwing the ball, meaning Tyson may be even more productive in 2025. The injury history does raise some red flags, but if Tyson can stay healthy, there\u2019s a strong chance that he\u2019s the first receiver off the board in 2026.<\/p>\n

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