The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and that means one thing and one thing only: We have another NFL mock draft thanks to our NFL Mock Draft Simulator.
Unsurprisingly, defense dominates the board once again with six defensive players in the first eight picks. The lone exceptions were QB Fernando Mendoza going first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders and WR Carnell Tate going sixth overall to the Cleveland Browns. However, the biggest takeaway from this mock draft is another receiver who landed in the top 10: Jordyn Tyson.
The Arizona State standout is arguably one of the best WRs in this year’s class, and a strong argument could be made that he’s perhaps the best wideout in 2026, even ahead of Tate or Makai Lemon. In this edition of the Mock Draft Simulator, Tyson was selected 10th overall by the New York Giants, while Lemon went to the Los Angeles Rams at 13th overall.
Why the Giants Should Draft Jordyn Tyson in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Giants have plenty of needs on both sides of the ball, but one area of need on offense is a true WR1 who can contribute from Day 1 and help establish a young, promising offensive core alongside QB Jaxson Dart and RB Cam Skattebo. Tyson fits that mold perfectly, and his college tape shows he has all the traits to be considered a WR1 at the next level.
The numbers are clear. During the 2025 season with the Sun Devils, Tyson racked up 61 catches for 711 receiving yards and 8 scores. He averaged 11.7 yards per catch and started in 9 games, but he also missed 4 contests with separate hamstring injuries.
He was named to the All-Big 12 first team and was a third-team Associated Press All-American.
How Jordyn Tyson Fits the Giants’ Offensive Scheme
Tyson is the kind of receiver who jumps off the screen with big-time moments all over his tape. He moves effortlessly and has the ability to make all types of catches, even when the passes aren’t exactly accurate.
The star wideout also possesses excellent acceleration and a speed burst that should play out right away in today’s NFL. Whether it’s off the line or coming out of his breaks, Tyson can be a disruptive force against opposing cornerbacks due to his elusiveness and acceleration skills.
As if that wasn’t enough, Tyson is also an excellent deep threat, an area where his elite route-running skills stand out. He makes tough deep catches look easy, almost like he’s hanging in the air waiting for the ball to drop into his hands. Once he has the ball, he’s just as dangerous. He creates enough space to make defenders miss, and when he hits open space, he has the speed to leave them behind.
Jordyn Tyson Could Be The WR1 the Giants Need In This Mock Draft
There are some concerns with Tyson, such as his injury history and some inconsistency, but he’d fall into a Giants scheme that would be designed to exploit his best traits. Dart has an accurate, potent arm that still hasn’t reached its peak, and Skattebo commands enough attention out of the backfield to keep opposing defenses honest. Tyson would be the WR1 for the Giants, but he wouldn’t be the absolute focal point of the offense.
The Giants could easily go in another direction with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, there would be better options available than drafting Tyson to boost their receiving corps. From a fantasy perspective, Tyson could be a player worth targeting in later rounds as a flier, although he should be a popular pick in dynasty formats due to his elite upside.
