Jordyn Tyson impressed everyone on April 17 when he held a private workout in front of representatives from various NFL teams. After months of sliding down mock draft boards because he couldn’t participate in the Combine or Arizona State’s Pro Day due to a lingering hamstring injury, the star receiver’s draft stock is trending upward at the ideal time.
Mel Kiper Jr. Shares Positive Outlook on Jordyn Tyson
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. addressed concerns around Tyson’s injuries during a recent appearance on the “Up and Adams Show.”
He acknowledged that the receiver might not be the perfect fit for teams eager to draft players without flaws and have them start contributing immediately. Still, Kiper feels confident that Tyson’s injuries aren’t a big concern, and he’s optimistic that the Arizona State product will be ready to show his talent in the league once the long draft process is behind him.
“Jordyn Tyson, when he was healthy, was in some games, uncoverable,” Kiper said. “He did his best in the biggest spots in the biggest games, but he did have the knee, the shoulder, and now the hamstring. The hamstring’s going to be fine. He just needs rest.”
“He hasn’t been able to rest it because he’s been trying to get ready for all these things to show teams, ‘I can get out there and catch passes. I may not be able to run a 40, but I’ll catch passes for you,'” Kiper added. “So, I’ve seen guys come in without any injuries and get hurt. I’ve seen guys that have had injuries and then never have an injury… Tyson will be fine from the hamstring [issue]. He just needs rest, and when he gets healthy, he’s going to be a great player for somebody.”
Tyson tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL in his left knee during the 2022 season at Colorado. He then broke his collarbone after his breakout 2024 campaign, in which he caught 75 passes for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Then the hamstring limited him to 9 games in 2025, but he still managed 61 catches for 711 yards and 8 touchdowns while playing through the injury. According to PFSN’s CFB WR Impact Metric, Tyson had an impact score of 81.2, ranking 23rd in college football at his position last year.
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When healthy, Tyson has a legitimate argument as the top wide receiver in this class over Ohio State’s Carnell Tate. Had he stayed healthy throughout the process, there’s a strong case he would have been locked into a top-10 selection for months.
Several receiver-needy teams are still well-positioned to draft Tyson. One of them is the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the ninth overall pick. Pairing him with Patrick Mahomes as a dynamic target the Chiefs have been searching for since trading Tyreek Hill, and he would complement the skill set of Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
The New York Giants, who now hold the No. 10 pick after the Dexter Lawrence trade, had general manager Joe Schoen fly to Arizona personally to attend Tyson’s workout. They remain as the most likely landing spot, as adding another receiver alongside Malik Nabers is a need for them
The Los Angeles Rams at No. 13 have also been connected to Tyson throughout the process, and they could view him as a long-term complement to Puka Nacua alongside an aging Davante Adams.
The New Orleans Saints, who hold the eighth overall pick, are also a potential landing spot for Tyson. With Chris Olave as their only established receiving threat, the Saints have a glaring need at the position, and Tyson would accelerate quarterback Tyler Shough’s development.
