Jordyn Tyson is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL Draft. With the New Orleans Saints selecting eighth overall, you'd think there would me more analysts pairing Tyson and the Saints in mock drafts. One major problem is we haven't seen Tyson do anything since late November. That changes when he holds his own personal Pro Day on April 17th.
Talent has never really been a question for Tyson. His playmaking ability was on full display at Arizona State. He's shown a knack for explosive plays down the field and also with the ball in his hands. He has the makings and potential to be a true WR1 in the league.
But injuries. None of it matters if you aren't on the field, and unfortunately for Tyson, he has an extensive injury history. In his collegiate career, he's suffered a torn ACL and a broken collarbone. It has some wondering if they can spend a top selection on a player with that kind of history.
Jordyn Tyson has one more day to prove something to the Saints and other teams in the draft
Tyson suffered a hamstring injury at the end of the season, and it was the last time we've seen the wide receiver in action. He made an appearance at the NFL Scouting Combine, but there was a hope that the wide receiver would participate in drills. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case because of physical limitations from the hamstring injury.
The longer the injury has been drawn out, the more concerning it gets. It's the reason Tyson is often discussed as the best receiver in the class but rarely discussed as the first off the board. The wait is over!
A week before the draft, Tyson will hold his own personal Pro Day. He won't run a 40 yard dash, but it'll give teams a chance to watch him go through positional drills. A week before the draft is bumping right against the timeline, but teams have already watched his tape and know what he can do. They just need to see Tyson do it and quiet questions around his hamstring.
It's hard to justify the Saints drafting a player with past and ongoing injury issues eighth overall. A Pro Day can at least show them that Tyson's hamstring isn't a major concern. For Tyson, that's all he can ask for.