Josh Taylor Pushes for Tyson in NFL Draft

0:00This is Corey with The Story, with NFL News Today, Powered by the Daily News Now, Subscribe for Daily Updates on Your Team. Analyst Josh Taylor is pushing hard for the Washington commanders to grab Arizona State Wide Receiver Jordan Tyson with their seventh overall pick-in. The 2026 NFL Draft, he sees Tyson as the perfect fit to boost their passing game right away. Tyson had a breakout college season and his climbing draft boards fast. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Tyson turned heads with 26 reps on the 225-pound bench press showing rare strength for A. Receiver, experts like Connor Rogers, rank him at the top of a loaded-wide receiver class ahead of guys like Carl Tate and Mike High-Lemon. Fans and pundits are buzzing, but some worry about Tyson's injury-history holding him back. Still, his interviews impressed Mike Florio and Chris Sims, who highlighted his confidence and smooth route running.

1:00Mod drafts are all over the place, with some sending Tyson to the Pittsburgh Steelers or Kansas City Chiefs in the first round. Teams like the commanders scouted receivers heavily at the Senior Bowl, too. Meanwhile, trades like the Jets sending a pass rusher to the Titans could shake up the draft order, giving Washington even more reason to target, playmakers like Tyson early. Keep an eye on this deep class as the offseason heats up. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Feel for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com