Dolphins GM Shows Heightened Interest in WR Prospect Jordyn Tyson

Miami looks to replace Jaylen Waddle after offseason trades and releases.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:51am

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The Miami Dolphins, who have two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, have shown significant interest in wide receiver prospect Jordyn Tyson. Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan personally attended Tyson's individual workout on Friday, indicating the team's strong desire to find a replacement for recently traded star receiver Jaylen Waddle.

Why it matters

The Dolphins are in need of wide receiver talent after trading Waddle and releasing both Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine this offseason. Tyson, a three-star recruit out of Allen, Texas, who had a productive college career at Colorado and Arizona State, could immediately become the team's top wideout if drafted by Miami.

The details

Tyson, 21, caught 158 passes for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns over 33 games in his four-year college career. He also has experience returning punts and kicks. Experts currently project Tyson to be selected in the top half of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

  • On Friday, Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan personally attended Jordyn Tyson's individual workout.

The players

Jon-Eric Sullivan

The general manager of the Miami Dolphins.

Jordyn Tyson

A 21-year-old wide receiver prospect who had a productive college career at Colorado and Arizona State.

Jaylen Waddle

A former star wide receiver for the Dolphins who was traded to the Denver Broncos earlier this offseason.

Tyreek Hill

A former wide receiver for the Dolphins who was released this offseason.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

A former wide receiver for the Dolphins who was released this offseason.

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What’s next

The Dolphins will continue to evaluate Tyson and other wide receiver prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold two first-round picks.

The takeaway

The Dolphins' strong interest in Tyson suggests they are committed to finding a top-tier replacement for Waddle, their former first-round pick, as they look to rebuild their receiving corps this offseason.