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Jordyn Tyson will be the first NFL player in his family, but the second that figures to be a first-round pick. His brother, Jaylon, was the 20th overall selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Born in August 2004, 20 months after Jaylon in Allen, Texas (about 45 minutes from AT&T Stadium), Jordyn initially followed his big brother into basketball before pivoting to football full-time as a high school sophomore, following in the footsteps of both his father, John, and oldest brother, Berron.
Tyson began drawing college interest after a modest junior year -- 21 receptions for 305 yards and five touchdowns. His film spoke for itself, and his three-star rating from 247Sports was solid. He ultimately committed to Colorado on his 17th birthday after smaller schools like Colorado State, New Mexico and Tulsa came calling. But committing as a junior may have limited his options -- as a senior at Allen High School, Tyson broke out with 80 receptions for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns.
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Tyson's first year at Colorado in 2022 was overshadowed by a devastating knee injury in garbage time of a loss, damaging his left ACL, MCL and PCL. Months later, the Buffaloes hired Deion Sanders as head coach, and he made wholesale roster changes. Sanders invited Tyson to stay, but Tyson was later encouraged to enter the transfer portal, per the Colorado Springs Gazette.
Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham heavily recruited Tyson, knowing how good he was in high school and before his injury at Colorado. Tyson had scorched the Sun Devils for 115 receiving yards and two total touchdowns (one on a punt return) just days before the injury. The full-court press worked: Dillingham gave Tyson the time he needed to rehab and then a prominent role in the offense, where he led the Sun Devils in receiving in each of the past two seasons.
In his senior year, Jordyn Tyson recorded 80 receptions for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jordyn Tyson's brother is Jaylon Tyson, who was selected 20th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jordyn Tyson switched to football full-time in high school, following in the footsteps of his father and older brother.
Tyson began attracting college interest after a modest junior year and ultimately committed to Colorado after a standout senior season.

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CBS Sports prospect ranking: No. 23 overall (No. 5 WR)
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Tyson is sudden and shifty with snappy hands. It's a real good combination that NFL coaches chase, especially when they can develop other elements of a receiver's game. He reminds me of Brandon Lloyd, who spent most of his career as a capable contributor but did have a few seasons as a lead target. Lloyd also made a bunch of insane one-handed circus catches that Tyson has replicated, albeit to a lesser degree and without the mega-long arms that Lloyd had. Tyson does have a little more athleticism than Lloyd did, figures to be a better route runner than Lloyd was when he came out of college and has considerably more upside if a good coaching staff can coax more aggressiveness out of him.
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| Season | G | Rec | Yds | Yds/Rec | Total TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Arizona State) | 9 | 61 | 711 | 11.7 | 9 (one rushing) |
| 2024 (Arizona State) | 12 | 75 | 1,101 | 14.7 | 10 |
| 2023 (Arizona State) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 (Colorado) | 9 | 22 | 470 | 21.4 | 4 |
| Career | 33 | 158 | 2,282 | 14.4 | 23 |
FIVE PLAYS: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
- At the bottom of the screen, Tyson runs a simple hitch but with sudden feet to turn back to the QB in two steps, adjust for the pass & snare it. He tried to create space with a juke, which didn't do much other than show you another… pic.twitter.com/87RXt7tiqR
— #AskFFT (@daverichard) February 15, 2026
Capable of accelerating to top speed pretty quickly. Had the long speed to challenge defenders to keep up and was very capable of burning them when they made a mistake.
Displayed good concentration overall including when tracking the ball in the air on deep throws.
Tyson flashed not only the ability to vertically leap to high-point catches, but to almost float for a second both when jumping vertically and diving horizontally.
- The speed and jab step in the route were solid, but the cut to the outside got the DB flatfooted and the hangtime & full extension to get the ball (thrown away from the defender) were fantastic. Air Jordyn?! pic.twitter.com/i6jSF3YLp7
— #AskFFT (@daverichard) February 15, 2026
Body control on off-target throws to reel in tough catches was impressive.
Improved his drop rate from 6.2% in 2024 to 1.0% in 2025 and became known for snaring the ball into his hands without issue.
Very good balance helped him stay on his feet when he was jostled by defenders or tiptoeing the sideline.
Quality athleticism runs in the family: Father John played football at FAMU, brother Barron played football at South Alabama and older brother Jaylon Tyson is a 6-foot-6 guard who played basketball at Cal and currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers (Tyson said he gave up basketball in high school so he could focus on football).
Has learned the value of hard practice, instilled in him by Hines Ward, his receivers coach at Arizona State.
Showed maturity when he privately apologized to Colorado coach Deion Sanders after the two had a heated separation when Sanders took over the program before the 2023 season. The same maturity comes out in interviews, particularly when Tyson speaks about his work habits and his faith.
- The good: From the slot on the right side Tyson beat his coverage to get wide open for a should-be TD. But the QB was late and underthrew the ball, which Tyson adjusted to. The bad: Tyson couldn't finish the play as the safety turns the pass into a contested catch Tyson… pic.twitter.com/DDmSzm0Cwq
— #AskFFT (@daverichard) February 15, 2026
Thanks to his hands, his routes and his suddenness, Tyson is a cinch to contribute to an NFL team, but it's probably for the best that a team takes their time acclimating him. His best fit would be on a team that has an older established receiver already on the roster for Tyson to potentially replace in a couple of years. It's what the Seahawks did with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, other elements of Tyson's game must be developed. It's the kind of stuff that might make him an even better receiver down the line, so it's crucial he fits in with a team that won't ask too much too soon. Slowing his growth may also help him stay healthy and not take on a lot of physical bumps and bruises that come with the pro game. I'd expect Tyson to get taken in the back half of the first round of the 2026 draft.