ASU's Jordyn Tyson Best Landing Spots for Success
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With the 2026 NFL Draft on the horizon, speculation and anticipation are high about how the board will fall, specifically in the first round, which is ever-growing
There are several polarizing prospects in this year's draft, especially Jordyn Tyson, who could be selected anywhere between No. 5 and No. 20. That sentiment was echoed by ESPN's Peter Schrager, who revealed how league executives assess the 6-foot-2, 203-pound wide receiver.
- "Might be the most polarizing prospect in this draft," Schrager said of Tyson. "Can go anywhere as [high] as top 10 and could also go in the 20s. That is how different opinions are on Jordyn Tyson. Question is availability. He basically only played one full season's worth of football. Then there's questions about, how much does he want it? How tough is he?"
With that being said, here are the three teams that would give Tyson the best chance at high levels of success in the NFL.
Washington Commanders
No. 7 is a plausible area for Tyson to be taken off the board, and with Jayden Daniels at quarterback, the Arizona State wide receiver's talent and potential can be maximized. Also, Daniels started his collegiate career at Arizona State, so that connection is viable.
Carnell Tate is a much safer option for the Commanders, if the Ohio State wideout is off the board and Tyson remains, Washington could supply its franchise quarterback with a potential WR1.
Kansas City Chiefs
This may be the most exciting outcome for Tyson, who would be joining forces with Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City's wide receiver corps is a major question mark, with Rashee Rice entering the final year of his deal after another tumultuous offseason, while Xavier Worthy has yet to develop into the weapon the front office envisioned when it traded up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to take the Texas product.
Those two situations are why this would be perplexing for the Chiefs, as Tyson has dealt with a slew of injuries throughout his collegiate career. Nevertheless, Kansas City investing a top-10 pick on Tyson would be indicative of how he would be utilized in the offense.
New Orleans Saints
Surprisingly, the Saints may have found their franchise quarterback last year in Tyler Shough, who recorded 2,384 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and six interceptions while completing 67.6 percent of his passes in 11 starts.
Chris Olave had a mini-breakout during that span, but the 25-year-old receiver has unfortunately dealt with concussions throughout his career. New Orleans could view Tyson as a great number-two option, with the potential to supplant Olave as the WR1 in the near future. In head coach Kellen Moore's offense, Tyson could excel.
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Logan Lazarczyk is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Journalism. Logan joined our team with extensive experience, having previously written and worked for media entities such as USA Today and Union Broadcasting.