Jordyn Tyson
New Orleans Saints
Position Wide receiver
Roster status Unsigned draft pick
Personal information
Born (2004-08-12) August 12, 2004 (age 21)
Allen, Texas, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight 203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school Allen
College
  • Colorado (2022)
  • Arizona State (2023–2025)
NFL draft 2026: 1st round, 8th overall
Career history
  • New Orleans Saints (2026–present)
Awards and highlights
  • 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2024, 2025)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordyn Tyson (born August 12, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Tyson played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected eighth overall by the Saints in the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Tyson was born on August 12, 2004, in Allen, Texas.[1] He attended Allen High School in his freshman, sophomore and senior years and Independence High School in Frisco, Texas his junior year.[2] As a senior, Tyson had 80 receptions for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns. He committed to the University of Colorado Boulder to play college football.[3]

College career

Tyson played nine games in his lone year at Colorado in 2022, recording 22 receptions for a team leading 470 yards and five touchdowns.[4] After the season he entered the transfer portal and transferred to Arizona State University.[5] In his first year at Arizona State in 2023 he played in only three games due to injury and did not record a catch.[6] Tyson returned to Arizona State in 2024 as the team's number one receiver.[7]

Tyson made nine appearances for Arizona State during the 2025 season, recording 61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. On December 19, 2025, Tyson declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		 203 lb
(92 kg)		 30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		 26 reps
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Tyson was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round, eight overall, of the 2026 NFL draft.[11]

Personal life

Tyson’s older brother Berron played college football at South Alabama, where he now serves as a strength and conditioning coach, while his older brother Jaylon has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His father John Tyson played football at Florida A&M.[7]

Tyson is a Christian. He was baptized in March 2025.[12]

References

  1. ^ Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "Jordyn Tyson". The Athletic. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  2. ^ "CU Buffs' Jordyn Tyson not letting hype get in way of progress". August 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Three-star WR commits to CU Buffs". Daily Camera. August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Keeler: Deion Sanders isn't coming to save CU football. But Jordyn Tyson could. If he stays". November 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Colorado WR Jordyn Tyson transfers to Arizona State: Buffaloes most productive receiver stays in Pac-12". CBSSports.com. May 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Gardner, Michelle. "Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson looks to make impact after recovering from injury". The Arizona Republic.
  7. ^ a b Stanley, Logan. "Hines Ward on ASU WR Jordyn Tyson: 'We haven't scratched the surface'". The Arizona Republic.
  8. ^ "WR Jordyn Tyson leaving Arizona State for NFL draft". espn.com. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  9. ^ "Jordyn Tyson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  10. ^ "Jordyn Tyson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  11. ^ "2026 NFL Draft: Saints pick Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson with No. 8 overall selection". NFL.com. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  12. ^ Claybourn, Cole. "WR Jordyn Tyson emotional after Saints draft him at No. 8: 'The Lord's doing work on me'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved April 24, 2026.