Get to know Jordyn Tyson, wide receiver from Arizona State University, who was selected by the Saints with the eighth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Decorated Wide Receiver
Two-time third-team AP All-American (2024, 2025) and two time first-team All-Big 12 (2024, 2025) selection who emerged as Arizona State's top receiving weapon.
Productive Seasons for Sun Devils
Tyson broke out in 2024 with the Arizona State Sun Devils leading the team with 75 receptions for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 starts, earning Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors. He led the team once again in 2025 with 61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns, scoring a scrimmage TD in each of his team's first 7 games (8 receiving, 1 rushing) before missing time due to injury finishing the season with nine starts
Mentored by Hines Ward
Former Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Hines Ward served as a mentor for Tyson, coaching him during his time with the Sun Devils where Ward works as the associate head coach/wide receivers coach.
High School Star
As a senior for Allen High School in Frisco, Texas, he had 80 catches for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving, completed both of his pass attempts for 34 yards and a touchdown, and on special teams had 10 returns for 212 yards, helping the Eagles to an 11-3 record and a no. 8 ranking in the top division in Texas. He also played basketball in high school.
Athletic Family
Comes from an athletic family, including brother Jaylon Tyson, a current member of the Cleveland Cavaliers enjoying a breakout season in the NBA who starred at Texas, Texas Tech and California in college. Jaylon Tyson was playing in a playoff game against the Toronto Raptors when his brother was drafted by the Saints. The brothers became the first siblings drafted in the first round of two different sports.
Jordyn Tyson | College Stats (Wide Receiver)
| Year | GP | GS | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec Avg | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 (CO) | 9 | 3 | 22 | 470 | 21.4 | 4 |
| 2023 (ASU) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 (ASU) | 12 | 12 | 75 | 1,101 | 14.7 | 10 |
| 2025 (ASU) | 9 | 9 | 61 | 711 | 11.7 | 8 |
| Total | 33 | 24 | 158 | 2,282 | 14.4 | 22 |
View photos of Jordyn Tyson after being drafted No. 8 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. See images of the Arizona State wide receiver from his college career and pre-draft process.
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Vernon Glover (26) during a NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) hauls in a touchdown pass against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Channing Canada (7) during a NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) hauls in a touchdown pass against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Channing Canada (7) during a NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) hauls in a touchdown pass against TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Channing Canada (7) during a NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) during warms up before a NCAA college football game against TCU Horned Frogs Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) dives for a two-yard touchdown reception while being covered by Mississippi State safety Brylan Lanier (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Mississippi State won 24-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) scores a touchdown against Northern Arizona during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) dives for a touchdown after making a catch against Texas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Marcos, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) is lifted in the air after scoring a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 35-31.(AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
