The New York Giants have spent most of this draft cycle tied to defense or the trenches. While building from the inside out is the safe projection, a different idea is gaining traction: giving their young, second year quarterback Jaxson Dart, a dynamic weapon.
Few players have generated as much debate as wide receiver Jordyn Tyson. With his highly anticipated private workout drawing league-wide attention, Tyson has a chance to lock in first-round status or reinforce the concerns that have kept evaluators split.
Jordyn Tyson Could Be an Interesting Pick for the Giants
According to SI’s Albert Breer, Jordyn Tyson is firmly in the mix for the Giants as they evaluate options to support Jaxson Dart.
“So, how do they help Jaxson Dart? Francis Mauigoa, the offensive tackle from Miami, would be a consideration here. Carnell Tate would be a consideration here, and I think Jordyn Tyson would be a consideration here as well. So those three guys are players to circle and look at as guys that maybe could help Jaxson Dart.”
He furter continued on explaining why Tyson could be the one for the Giants. He said, “Tyson’s an interesting one because I think with Tate you’ve got the smooth route-running, downfield guy, big and long and all that. With Tyson, you’ve got the big guy who moves like a little guy. Just some interesting opinions on those two that I’ve been able to gather over the last week. But I think that’s where you’re looking if you’re the Giants. It’s either Styles, if he falls to them, or one of those three offensive players.”
Tyson’s profile explains why he is rising into this range. PFSN grades him at 88.76, ranking him No. 11 overall and WR3 in the class. At 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, he blends size with rare movement skills. He accelerates like a smaller receiver, changes direction with ease, and creates separation at all three levels.
On tape, Tyson can stretch vertically, win in the intermediate game, and produce after the catch. His ability to track the ball downfield and finish in tight windows translates immediately.
There is also context behind the Giants’ interest. Their offense ranked No. 24 in PFSN’s NFL Offense Impact metric with a 70.7 score and a C- grade. That lack of explosiveness shows up on film and in the numbers. Adding a receiver who can tilt coverage and generate chunk plays would directly address that issue.
The pre-draft process has only amplified the intrigue. Tyson’s private workout drew massive attention across the league, with teams using it as a final data point before locking in boards. For a prospect with durability questions, those settings carry weight.
That remains the one real concern. Tyson has not completed a full collegiate season and has a significant knee injury history, including ACL, MCL, and PCL damage during his time at Colorado. Teams will need to be comfortable with the medicals. If they are, the upside becomes hard to ignore.
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The Giants are not operating in a vacuum here. Alternatives like Francis Mauigoa offer long-term stability in pass protection, while Carnell Tate brings a different style as a polished downfield target. Sonny Styles remains a defensive option if he slides.
But Tyson represents a ceiling bet who can reshape spacing, stress secondaries, and accelerate Dart’s development. Tyson finished as No. 23 overall College WR nationally according to the PFSN’s CFB Wide Receiver Impact. That is why his name is now being discussed in the top five.
