Tyson's Draft Fate Hangs on Health, Cowboys' Need

0:00On April 19, Arizona Statewide Receiver Elijah Tyson stands six with two, weighs two hundred three pounds, and Scouts call him the most talented. Past Catcher in this draft class when he's healthy. He posted a 32 percent or higher target share every college season with 75 catches for one thousand one hundred one yards and ten. Touchdowns in 2024, then 61 grabs for seven hundred eleven yards and eight scores over nine games last year. His route running, quick separation and ball skills scream top wide receiver one potential. But health has been his kryptonite hitting him every college year from tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL as a freshman at Colorado in 2022. To barely playing after transferring to Arizona State, a broken collarbone late in 2024 and now a re aggravated hamstring that sidelineed him from the combine and pro day. Scouts are split, with some worried the hamstring drops into the back half of the first round, but ESPN's Matt Miller hears top 12 teams like.

1:03The Saints in Giants are still eyeing him despite the red flags. Dallas Cowboys hold picks 12 and 20, prioritizing defense at linebacker, corner, or edge, yet if those guys go early, Tyson could tempt them. Like CD Lamb did in 2020 when value fell. Jerry Jones loves best player available, and this might hedge against wide receiver contract drama down the line. Tyson had a key workout Friday to flip the script, and with draft night Thursday in Pittsburgh, teams like the Cowboys would decide if his boom talent outweighs the bus risk.