Draft Note by John Paulsen
The production metrics from Tyson’s limited college sample hold up under scrutiny: a 97th-percentile PFF receiving grade (85.3) and 84th-percentile yards per route run (2.37), and he drew 97 targets on 300 routes–a target-earning rate that should translate to the NFL. He lined up primarily outside (75% wide rate) but showed enough slot versatility (25%) to project as a movable piece at the next level. The contested catch rate (38th percentile) and YAC per reception (35th percentile) are the limitations–Tyson wins with route craft and target volume rather than physicality or creating YAC. As Matt Harmon of Reception Perception frames it, an Amari Cooper comparison comes to mind: a first-round talent who can be a quality complementary receiver and has a realistic path to "rounding into a steadier player with the right coaching.” Alongside Chris Olave, Tyson gives Tyler Shough a genuine 1-2 punch in Year 2 of the Kellen Moore offense. The eight receivers since 2010 that have been drafted in the 1.06-1.10 range and played 15+ games have averaged 78-988-6.0 on an average of 128 targets. He's going as the WR31, which despite those rookie averages, seems a little early given some of the other more-proven options still on the board at that point in fantasy drafts.
Jordyn Tyson
- WR
- , New Orleans Saints
- 22
- 200 lbs
- 6' 2"
- Arizona State
- 69
- 2
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2026 Draft note
The production metrics from Tyson’s limited college sample hold up under scrutiny: a 97th-percentile PFF receiving grade (85.3) and 84th-percentile yards per route run (2.37), and he drew 97 targets on 300 routes–a target-earning rate that should translate to the NFL. He lined up primarily outside (75% wide rate) but showed enough slot versatility (25%) to project as a movable piece at the next level. The contested catch rate (38th percentile) and YAC per reception (35th percentile) are the limitations–Tyson wins with route craft and target volume rather than physicality or creating YAC. As Matt Harmon of Reception Perception frames it, an Amari Cooper comparison comes to mind: a first-round talent who can be a quality complementary receiver and has a realistic path to "rounding into a steadier player with the right coaching.” Alongside Chris Olave, Tyson gives Tyler Shough a genuine 1-2 punch in Year 2 of the Kellen Moore offense. The eight receivers since 2010 that have been drafted in the 1.06-1.10 range and played 15+ games have averaged 78-988-6.0 on an average of 128 targets. He's going as the WR31, which despite those rookie averages, seems a little early given some of the other more-proven options still on the board at that point in fantasy drafts.
2026 Strength of Schedule - NO
| W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 | W10 | W11 | W12 | W13 | W14 | W15 | W16 | W17 | W18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 @DET | 25 @BAL | 8 LV | 30 ATL | 1 MIN | 17 @NYG | 21 PIT | BYE | 9 CLE | 11 CAR | 31 @CHI | 13 @CIN | 20 GB | 11 @CAR | 16 @TB | 5 ARI | 30 @ATL | 16 TB |
Schedule difficulty based on schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32.






