Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #0 ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/08/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 08/12/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #0 | |
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 04/08/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 4.55 seconds (33%*) | |
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 08/12/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 111.2 | |
| Hands: |
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83% |
| Short Receiving: |
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86% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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90% |
| Deep Threat: |
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90% |
| Blocking: |
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60% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#21
Position rank:
#3 (WR)
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| College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1580 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 84/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Ohio State |
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87% |
| Emeka Egbuka - Ohio State |
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83% |
| Xavier Hutchinson - Iowa State |
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80% |
Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 8 (NO)
Draft Profile: Bio
Jordyn Tyson bounced between three different high schools, playing at John Paul II High before moving to Independence High for his junior year and then transferring to powerhouse 6A Allen High for his senior season. That final prep campaign was a showcase: 80 catches for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns, including eight 100-yard performances that cemented him as a legitimate Division I talent despite being ranked as just a three-star prospect by the major recruiting services. Standing 6-2 and 200 pounds, Tyson signed with Colorado and immediately made an impact as a true freshman in 2022, leading the Buffaloes in receiving with 22 catches for 470 yards and four touchdowns.His 21.36 yards per catch that season ranked fourth nationally among all players, and he became the first Colorado freshman in school history to score a receiving touchdown in the season opener. His best game came against Arizona State, where he put together a spectacular multi-phase performance with 115 receiving yards, a touchdown, and 131 punt return yards including a score. That 246-yard, two-touchdown effort signaled that Tyson had the explosiveness to play on Sundays. After that promising debut, he transferred to Arizona State in April 2023 and spent that season as a redshirt while recovering from a knee injury, biding his time under the tutelage of wide receivers coach Hines Ward, the former Super Bowl XL MVP.
Tyson's patience paid off in a massive way in 2024. He erupted for 75 catches, 1,101 yards, and 10 touchdowns, earning third-team Associated Press All-America honors and Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year recognition. His signature performance came in a road victory at Kansas State, where he scorched the Wildcats for 176 yards and two scores on 12 receptions, the most receiving yards by a Sun Devil since Brandon Aiyuk torched Washington State in 2019. During a scorching six-game stretch in the back half of the season, Tyson compiled 732 yards and six touchdowns on 50 catches, averaging 104.0 yards per contest. A collarbone injury suffered in the regular season finale against Arizona cut his breakout campaign short and forced him to miss the Big 12 Championship Game and College Football Playoff, but his tape had already spoken volumes. In 2025, hamstring issues limited him to nine games and 61 catches for 711 yards with eight touchdowns, but the production remained steady when healthy.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He gets open. Period. Watch the Kansas State tape and count how many times he just erases corners with a shoulder fake and a snap at the top of his route.
- Nasty route runner who sells vertical before breaking underneath. Defensive backs bite on his stems constantly because his speed out of breaks looks the same at every level.
- 67% contested catch rate in 2024 tells you everything. Brother plays in the NBA and you see that rebounding mentality when the ball is in the air.
- Tracks the deep ball like a centerfielder. Makes over-the-shoulder grabs look routine and rarely has to gear down to locate the football.
- Hines Ward got his hands on this kid and it shows. Fifth among FBS receivers in run-blocking snaps. He will stick his face in there, which matters more than people think.
- Alignment flexibility is a plus. Lined up outside, in the slot, sent him in motion. Produced from everywhere and never looked uncomfortable regardless of where they put him.
- Shows some dog when the game gets tight. Three fourth-quarter touchdowns, 12 third-down conversions. Wants the ball when it counts.
- Uses his off hand well along the sideline to create space and maintain his catch radius. Subtle thing but it separates the good ones from the great ones.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Medical red flags all over the place. Knee in 2022, collarbone in 2024, hamstring that is still lingering into the pre-draft process. Team doctors are going to earn their money with this one.
- Skipped the Combine and Arizona State's Pro Day with the hamstring, leaving an April 17 private workout as his only testing data for teams.
- Frame is fine but not ideal at 200 pounds. Physical corners who get hands on him at the line can disrupt his timing and knock him off his routes.
- Rounds off some of his breaks at the top of routes instead of snapping them clean. NFL corners will jump that in a heartbeat.
- Had 12 drops across 2022 and 2024 combined. Focus issue or hands issue? Either way, cannot leave that many plays on the field at the next level.
- Timed speed is just okay. The 4.5 forty is not going to scare anyone and limits his ability to simply run past coverage on nine routes.
Scouting Report: Summary
This is a receiver who wins with craft, body control, and competitive fire rather than overwhelming physical tools. His 4.5 speed is not going to scare anyone on paper, but his release package and route-running savvy create separation that stopwatches cannot measure. He thrives in the intermediate areas of the field, finding soft spots in zone coverage and working back to the quarterback on in-breaking routes. His basketball background is not just a fun biographical note; it genuinely shows up in how he plays the position, particularly in contested-catch situations where he boxes out defenders like he is working for position in the paint.The positional flexibility is a major selling point. Tyson has produced from the outside, from the slot, and in motion, giving offensive coordinators a moveable chess piece who can be deployed in multiple alignments. He fits best in passing attacks that emphasize intermediate concepts, play-action designs, and timing routes where his precise stems and reliable hands can shine. His willingness to block in the run game, a trait drilled into him by Hines Ward, will endear him to coaching staffs who value complete receivers rather than one-dimensional route runners.
The medical questions are real and cannot be ignored. Three different injuries in three consecutive seasons will make team doctors earn their paychecks during the pre-draft process. The hamstring that has dragged on since October of his senior season, combined with his decision to skip both the Combine and Arizona State's Pro Day, has pushed his stock down boards and put enormous weight on the April 17 private workout. If the medicals check out, Tyson has the skill set to be a number one receiver at the next level, someone who can win consistently across all three levels of the field and contribute in high-leverage moments. His floor is a productive second or third option in a passing attack; his ceiling is a Pro Bowl caliber player who can be the primary target in a quality offense.
Jordyn Tyson percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jordyn Tyson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
13.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.