Saints to Host Potential First-Round WR Target on Pre-Draft Visit

Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson could be an option for New Orleans at pick No. 8 if his injury history checks out.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:21am

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The New Orleans Saints are set to host Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson for a pre-draft visit as they evaluate their options with the 8th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tyson is considered one of the most talented receivers in this class, but his injury history, including a severe knee injury and a collarbone fracture, have raised concerns about his durability.

Why it matters

The Saints face a decision at pick No. 8 - do they take the best player available or draft for a specific need? Tyson could be a great fit to complement star receiver Chris Olave, but his injury history is a major red flag that the team will need to thoroughly investigate.

The details

Tyson's collegiate career began at Colorado, where he suffered a severe knee injury that included tears to his ACL, MCL, and PCL. After transferring to Arizona State, he fractured his collarbone in the final game of the 2024 season and was limited by a nagging hamstring injury during the 2025 season. Despite the injury concerns, Tyson was productive when healthy, finishing the 2025 season with 61 catches, 711 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns in just 9 games. He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and dropped just 1.6% of his targets.

  • Tyson is set to have a private workout on April 17, 2026.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away.

The players

Jordyn Tyson

A wide receiver from Arizona State University who is considered one of the most talented players at his position in the 2026 NFL Draft class, but has an extensive injury history that has raised concerns about his durability.

Chris Olave

The star wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, who Tyson could potentially complement in the passing game if the Saints select him with the 8th overall pick.

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What they’re saying

“Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson is set to visit the Saints ahead of the draft, according to a source. He's one of the most talented wide receivers in this class and could be an option at 8. His health is really the only question.”

— Nick Underhill

What’s next

The Saints will evaluate Tyson's medical history and performance during his private workout on April 17 to determine if he is worth selecting with the 8th overall pick.

The takeaway

The Saints face a difficult decision with the 8th overall pick, as they must weigh Tyson's immense talent against his concerning injury history. If they believe he can stay healthy, he could be a perfect complement to Chris Olave in the passing game, but the team will need to do extensive due diligence to ensure he is not a high-risk, high-reward selection.