SB Nation Reacts Results: How would you grade the Saints’ selection of WR Jordyn Tyson with 8th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft?

TL;DR

The New Orleans Saints selected WR Jordyn Tyson with the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Fans graded the selection with a 'B', praising Tyson's potential as a key offensive addition.

Key points

Jordyn Tyson selected 8th overall by New Orleans Saints
Fans graded the selection with a 'B'
Tyson is a two-time third-team AP All-American
He joins Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele on the Saints
The Saints hold the 42nd and 73rd picks in Round 2 and 3

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State poses after being selected eighth overall pick by the New Orleans Saints during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images Day 2 of the NFL Draft is about to get underway, and the New Orleans Saints currently hold the 42nd pick in Round 2 and the 73rd pick in Round 3. Last night, the Saints added an offensive weapon for Tyler Shough by drafting Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson. So, we asked our readers to give their initial thoughts and grade the Saints’ selection of Tyson.

With 48% of the votes, fans gave the Saints a “B” for selecting Jordyn Tyson. The Allen, Texas native is a two-time third-team AP All-American (2024 and 2025) and two time first-team All-Big 12 (2024 and 2025) selection and has already been praised by many as a great addition for the Saints offense who will now join Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele as Shough’s top targets. Check out all the odds for the NFL Draft and upcoming season from our friends at FanDuel at:

Q&A

What grade did fans give the Saints for drafting Jordyn Tyson?

Fans gave the Saints a 'B' grade for selecting Jordyn Tyson with the 8th overall pick.

Who is Jordyn Tyson and what are his accolades?

Jordyn Tyson is a two-time third-team AP All-American and two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection.

What impact is Jordyn Tyson expected to have on the Saints' offense?

Jordyn Tyson is expected to be a significant addition to the Saints' offense, joining Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele as top targets for quarterback Tyler Shough.