Sun Devils Possess the Top Prospect for the NFL Draft

TEMPE -- Jordyn Tyson is off to an unbelievable start to the season, even to the lofty standards that he is being held to.

The star wide receiver entered the season as one of the best players at the position, according to many within the media world, along with being the top prospect at the position in the 2026 NFL draft.

The junior has validated those sentiments to this point of the 2025 season - hauling in 24 catches for 314 yards and four touchdowns thus far in three games.

ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller believes that Tyson has earned the right to continue to be considered WR1 in April.

Nov 30, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of an Arizona State Sun Devils helmet during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

More on the reasoning below:

"Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson is still the front-runner. He's averaging 104.7 receiving yards per game this season (tied for 10th in the FBS) and has four TD catches, including one Saturday against Texas State. Tyson (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) had drop issues last year, but he has emerged as a more polished pass catcher (just one drop on 37 targets though three games). His deep-route-running ability and how well he separates over the top still has him as the top receiver in the class."

feew — Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) and wide receiver Malik McClain (12) react after a catch during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Prospects such as Ohio State's Carnell Tate and USC's Makai Lemon have the potential to climb up to the level of Tyson, but the Arizona State star currently stands above the rest.

Tyson's connection with fellow star Sam Leavitt has been on display from very early on in the 2024 season, while the former has only improved between his refined route running, improved hands, willingness to block, and ability to break a defense down at all three levels.

Arizona State wide receivers coach Hines Ward deserves much credit for the rise to stardom over the last pair of seasons - the ceiling of Tyson as a prospect is truly becoming a top five pick come April.

The next opportunity to see Tyson in action is on Saturday evening when the Sun Devils take on Baylor.

Sep 13, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) dives into the end zone in the second quarter of the game between Arizona State Sun Devils and Texas State Bobcats. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Read more on major takeaways from players discussing the victory over Texas State in the post-game press conference here, and on how Arizona State fans should be feeling about the team heading into Big 12 play here.

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