Dolphins GM showed a different level of interest in WR prospect
TL;DR
The Miami Dolphins are considering wide receiver Jordyn Tyson as a potential replacement for Jaylen Waddle after trading him to the Denver Broncos. Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan showed heightened interest by attending Tyson's individual workout.
Key points
- Miami Dolphins have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft
- Dolphins traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos
- GM Jon-Eric Sullivan attended Jordyn Tyson's individual workout
- Tyson earned All-Big 12 honors twice in college
- Tyson caught 158 passes for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns
The Miami Dolphins have two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, after trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos earlier this offseason. And, with one of those picks, Miami has considered finding Waddle's replacement.
Throughout the pre-draft process, the Dolphins have met with several wide receiver prospects, but on Friday, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan took his interest in one wideout to another level, personally attending Jordyn Tyson's individual workout.
Tyson, 21, was a three-star recruit out of Allen High School in Allen, Texas, before splitting his college career between Colorado and Arizona State, where he earned All-Big 12 honors twice.
In 33 games over four seasons, Tyson caught 158 passes for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also returned some punts and kicks in his lone season at Colorado.
At this point in the pre-draft process, experts project that a team will take Tyson somewhere in the top half of the first round.
After trading Waddle and releasing both Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, the Dolphins are lacking talent at wide receiver. Tyson would immediately be their top wideout on the depth chart, which would allow Tutu Atwell and Jalen Tolbert to slide into much more manageable roles.
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Q&A
What are the Miami Dolphins' plans for the 2026 NFL draft?
The Dolphins have two first-round picks and are looking to find a replacement for Jaylen Waddle.
Who is Jordyn Tyson and what are his college stats?
Jordyn Tyson is a 21-year-old wide receiver who caught 158 passes for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns over four seasons in college.
Why did the Dolphins trade Jaylen Waddle?
The Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos, which has prompted them to seek a new wide receiver in the draft.
