2026 NFL Scouting Report: Jordyn Tyson

Jordan Tyson, 6-1/195
Wide Receiver
Arizona State

Jordyn Tyson Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Superb route-runner
Sudden quickness
Dangerous yards after the catch receiver
Elusive runner
Consistently generates separation
Doesn’t take extra steps in and out of breaks
Tracks the ball well
Good ball adjustment
Advanced body control
Reliable hands
Late hands to make receptions
Natural hands catcher
Makes contested catches
Concentration
Ready to contribute immediately
Creates mismatches out of the slot or outside

Weaknesses:

Lacks durability
Missed time with injuries consistently
Lacks elite size
Lacks elite speed

Prospect Summary:

While running back Cam Skattebo got all the attention, there were other players on Arizona State who produced some huge plays to help the Sun Devils reach the college football playoff. Tyson was one of those breakout players, catching 75 passes for 1,101 yards with 10 touchdowns. In 2025, Tyson dealt with a hamstring injury and missed some time. Tyson totaled 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns.

Tyson has a good skill set and some natural receiving ability for the NFL. What really stands out about Tyson is he is an excellent route-runner. Tyson is a smooth route-runner who doesn’t take false steps and has a phenomenal burst out of his break. With his explosion off his cuts, Tyson consistently creates separation from defensive backs. Tyson ate up man coverage, especially in 2024, and has a sudden twitch to dart into his route and get past defensive backs.

After the catch, Tyson is a dangerous runner. He shows some strength to break tackles and uses his easy acceleration to dart into openings. Tyson shows some elusiveness and will dodge and weave around defenders to get extra yardage. Tyson also has strong hands and looks very natural catching the ball. With his quick feet and polished route-running, Tyson has the potential to be a quick contributor in the NFL.

Tyson has a nice combination of size and speed for the NFL. While he is not overly big, he is a feisty receiver who will outfight defensive backs for 50-50 passes. Tyson has quality height, length, weight, and strength to battle pro cornerbacks. Tyson does not have mismatch size like a Mike Evans, and is not fast like an elite speed receiver like Tyreek Hill or Jameson Williams, but Tyson is a balanced receiver.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Tyson looks like a first-round pick. NFL team sources say they have medical concerns with Tyson. While they do not have concerns about a specific injury, his lack of durability with injuries in each year of college is what bothers them.

Prospect Comparison:

Amon-Ra St. Brown. Tyson’s style of play reminds me of St. Brown with his dynamic route-running, reliable hands, and being dangerous after the catch.