Saints Draft Jordyn Tyson, Instant Starter

0:00It's April 24, I'm Corey with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. The New Orleans Saints stuck at the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft and grabbed Arizona Statewide receiver Jordan Tyson. It's only the 9th first round wide-out in franchise history, the last being Chris Olave at 11th in 2022. Tyson slots as the 3rd highest ever drafted by the Saints at that spot. He 6-speed 2 inches and 203 pounds, bringing size, speed for deep shots and elite leaping for a huge catch radius. Over his final two college seasons, he hauled in 136 catches for 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns. Snagging back-to-back first team all big 12 nods. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Tyson fits right in as an instant starter next to Olave, filling a glaring need in the passing game. His versatility shines from anywhere on the field, with smooth routes, sharp cuts and

1:02body control to snag tough balls and traffic. That said, injuries loom large. He missed big chunks of 3 out of 4 college years, with knee ligaments and hamstring woes, plus some drops and… Rout lapses under pressure. Still, his hands and physicality screened potential NFL weapon against top corners. If Tyson shakes the durability bug, he elevates the Saints receivers overnight, turning the 8th pick into a cornerstone move for the future.