Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Allen, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Jordyn Tyson
07/11/2026
Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was reported to be on track to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, 8 November 2026. He had missed the first seven games of the season with a hamstring injury and had been practicing in a limited capacity after the team opened his 21-day return window. The Saints still needed to formally activate him from injured reserve by Saturday afternoon.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jordyn Tyson is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected eighth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft after playing college football at Arizona State University. |
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| Current Status | Rookie who was placed on injured reserve after a hamstring injury in training camp. As of 7 November 2026, the Saints had opened his 21-day practice window, he had been listed as questionable for the Week 9 game against the Browns, and reports indicated he intended to make his NFL debut that Sunday, pending formal activation from injured reserve. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
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| Weight | 203 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 0 |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Allen High School, Allen, Texas |
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| College | Arizona State University |
Relationships & More
| Mentor | Hines Ward, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and Arizona State wide receivers coach |
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Family
| Sibling | Has a brother who was also drafted in the first round of a different professional sport |
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Career
| High School | Starred as a receiver for the Allen High School Eagles in Texas |
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| College | Began at another school before transferring to Arizona State in April 2023, where he redshirted that season while recovering from a knee injury |
| College Honors |
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| 2024 College Season | Recorded 732 yards and six touchdowns on 50 catches over a six-game stretch late in the season |
| NFL Draft | Selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft (Round 1), on April 23, 2026 |
| NFL Career | Placed on injured reserve with a right hamstring strain; activation window opened in late October 2026. As of 7 November 2026, he was practicing with limited participation and was reported as a likely debut candidate for the Week 9 game against the Browns. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Models his playing style partly on Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson | |
| 2. Scouts have described him as a strong contested-catch receiver with a notable injury history in college | |
| 3. He and his brother became the first siblings drafted in the first round of two different sports |
