Jordyn Tyson

NFL Draft Profile: Jordyn Tyson

Position: Wide Receiver | School: Arizona State (via Colorado) | Class: Redshirt Junior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs | Archetype: Route Runner / Deep Threat

College Career Summary

Jordyn Tyson’s career is defined by high-level production punctuated by physical adversity. He burst onto the scene as a true freshman at Colorado (2022), becoming the first freshman in school history to score in a season opener. However, a devastating ACL/MCL/PCL tear against Oregon ended his season prematurely. He transferred to Arizona State in 2023, where he redshirted to rehabilitate.

In 2024, Tyson reclaimed his star status, leading the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title with 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 TDs, earning Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. His 2025 season was an exercise in efficiency; despite missing three games due to nagging hamstring issues, he was a model of reliability. He improved his drop rate from 6.2% in 2024 to a staggering 1.03% in 2025, securing his status as a first-round caliber prospect before declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Career Stats Highlights

• Receptions: 158

• Receiving Yards: 2,282

• Touchdowns: 23 (including 1 PR TD)

• 2025 Drops: 1 (on 97 targets)

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Wyoming	12/141/2	A+	Statement Start. Total dominance; made difficult grabs look routine.
2	@ Miss State	6/105/1	A	Thrived against SEC speed; elite deep-ball tracking.
3	@ Texas State	6/68/1	B+	Consistent chain-mover; drew multiple PI penalties.
4	@ Texas Tech	4/45/0	C+	Hamstring flare-up; looked limited before being sidelined.
8	@ Cincinnati	6/72/1	B	Return from injury; showed no signs of rust in the red zone.
10	@ UCF	9/95/1	A-	High-volume day; dominated the intermediate middle.
11	vs West Virginia	12/176/2	A+	The Apex. Tied school record for single-game receptions.
12	@ Colorado	2/25/0	D+	Worst Game. Emotional return to Boulder; blanketed by coverage and injury.
13	vs Arizona	4/58/0	B-	Territorial Cup; played through pain to secure a bowl bid.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Leadership: Vocal leader; praised by Hines Ward for embracing the "No Block, No Rock" mantra (298 run-blocking snaps).

• Mental Toughness: Overcame a multi-ligament knee tear and 2025 hamstring setbacks with elite dedication.

• Competitor: Attacks the ball at its highest point; plays with a "basketball-style" rim-protection mentality.

• Star Power: Instant offense. Defenses shifted safeties to his side on every snap in 2025.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 84/100

• Height/Weight: 6'2", 200 lbs. (Meets targets; prototypical X-receiver frame).

• Stamina: Capable of high-snap counts, though soft-tissue injuries raise concern.

• Durability/Injury History: Primary Concern. ACL/MCL/PCL (2022) and multiple hamstring issues (2025). Scouts will scrutinize the medical checks in Indy.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Catching: Elite. Vacuum hands; corrected a 2024 "drop bug" to become the most reliable hand in the Big 12.

• Route Running: Mastery. Polished, deceptive releases; uses head fakes and "rocker steps" to leave DBs in the dust.

• Body Control: Exceptional; adjusts to back-shoulder throws and high-points with ease.

• Separation: Consistent. Uses technical nuances and tempo changes to create massive windows.

• Release: Efficient; tempos his footwork to stack DBs, though can be slowed by high-end physical press.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 89/100

• Speed: Functional deep threat; high-end vertical acceleration (Golden Tate comparison).

• Agility: Fluid in the air and during route breaks; lower lateral quickness after the catch.

• Jumping: Elite vertical; "above the rim" ability to win 50-50 balls.

• Acceleration: Sudden burst off the line and at the top of the route.

• Break Tackle: Average. More of a "miss-maker" than a power-through runner; limited YAC in 2025.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 94/100

• Awareness: High spatial IQ; master of "sideline awareness" and finding zone voids.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Technical route-running precision; elite hand reliability (1.03% drop rate); exceptional tracking and body control; proven versatility (X, Z, and Slot).

• Weaknesses: Extensive medical history (knee and hamstrings); can be disrupted by physical press-man; limited production as a YAC threat compared to other top prospects.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal for a Pro-Style or Air Raid system that prioritizes route-running timing and deep-shot accuracy (e.g., Bengals, Chargers, Texans).

• NFL Comparison: Chris Olave / Garrett Wilson.

Scout's Final Word

"Jordyn Tyson is arguably the most 'pro-ready' route technician in the 2026 class. His ability to make the difficult catches look routine is a testament to his elite hand-eye coordination and body control. The only thing that can stop Tyson is his own health; if NFL medical staffs clear his knees and hamstrings, he is a lock for the first 20 picks. He is a high-volume WR1 waiting to happen. Projected: Round 1."