The NFL draft is just over two weeks away, and it’s anyone’s guess as to how the top of the board will fall.
That’s especially true with the wide receiver position. Between Ohio State’s Carnell Tate, Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson, and USC’s Makai Lemon, it’s unclear who stands out among the bunch as the clear No. 1 wideout in this class.
Jordyn Tyson’s Outcome is Unpredictable
At 6’2″ and 203 pounds, Tyson is an effortless, fluid mover at the position. He has all the makings of someone who could blossom into one of the best receivers in the league, so long as he stays on the field.
He’s a composed downfield tracker who can make claustrophobic catches at high speeds, and he’s a budding route technician whose malleable makeup and panic-inducing speed produce limitless possibilities as a separator.
Unfortunately, his collegiate career was marred by injuries. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” to discuss his latest mock draft, ESPN NFL analyst Peter Schrager referred to Tyson as “the most polarizing pick” in this year’s class.
“Jordyn Tyson is the most polarizing pick in this draft..
I got a text from a GM who said I don’t think he goes in the top 20..
I got a text from another GM who said you think he drops all the way to 9″ ~ @PSchrags #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/ftrhd5PnYN
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 7, 2026
“When I tell you I got a text from a GM who said, ‘I’m not sure Tyson even goes top-20,'” Schrager said. “I got another text from another GM saying, ‘Wow, you think he drops all the way to 9?’ You’re talking about a guy who has a wide-ranging barometer of where other teams think he’s going to go.”
Tyson played one season at Colorado, but appeared in just nine games before tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL in November. He transferred to Arizona State ahead of the 2023 campaign and appeared in just three games during his sophomore season.
In 2024, Tyson appeared in 12 games and caught 75 passes for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns, showcasing what he’s capable of when he’s available. He earned Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors and AP All-America Third Team recognition for his efforts.
The following season, Tyson was limited to just nine games due to a hamstring injury, but still caught 61 passes for 711 yards and 8 touchdowns. He led the Sun Devils in receiving each of the past two seasons. Over a four-year collegiate career, Tyson has sustained significant knee injuries, a broken collarbone, and hamstring injuries.
According to PFSN’s CFB WR Impact Metric, Tyson was the 23rd-ranked receiver in college football last season with an impact score of 81.2.
That kind of history could be enough to scare off some teams, but Schrager suspects the Kansas City Chiefs would take a swing on the talented wideout with a top-10 pick. They hold the No. 9 overall selection after a disastrous 6-11 season.
“I put him in Kansas City, and I do so because I believe Andy Reid and Brett Veach have shown a tendency to say, let everybody else worry about guys’ health issues and guys’ off-the-field, whatever you might have, concerns, desires,” Schrager said. “Put them in our building. We will get the best players, and we will make the most of them.”
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Due to the aforementioned hamstring injury, Tyson has yet to participate in pre-draft workouts. He didn’t test at the NFL Scouting Combine last month; the lack of on-field work since the injury could continue to hurt his stock.
Tyson, who is ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect on PFSN’s Big Board, is hosting a workout for NFL evaluators on Friday, April 17.
