A healthy Jordyn Tyson paired with Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele would form a dangerous trio for Tyler Shough to target for years to come. However, ESPN analyst Matt Miller's report makes it seem unlikely the New Orleans Saints make that move at eight. Miller has also opened the door for the Saints to grab him later.
Miller stated Tyson is "trending in the wrong direction” with many scouts. He's dealing with a hamstring injury that's kept him on the shelf through the entire predraft process. Per Miller, some scouts believe this could push him to the "back half of the first round."
Let's be very clear. This report comes from sources, and sources often have ulterior motives. This could easily be a smoke screen by a team early in the draft who is trying to dissuade other teams from trading up to get him. We're going to treat it with some validity. If Tyson can slide to the back half of the first round, though, he can slide to the second. The Saints should pounce on the opportunity if he drops far enough.
Saints landing Jordyn Tyson in the 2nd round might be crazy but it’s not insane
Imagine grabbing Caleb Downs AND Jordyn Tyson. This type of dreaming could be possible if this report becomes reality. The more Tyson drops, the more the Saints landing a first round talent in the second round becomes a real thing to ponder. And don't tempt the Saints with a trade up.
Jordyn Tyson is a top-10 talent whose talent is rarely at the front of conversation. The talking point when it comes to Tyson is his health, and this report is no different. There is no slide for a healthy Tyson. At 8, injuries scare many fans off the idea of the Saints selecting Tyson. At 42, it’s a value that’s simply too good to pass up.
The injuries are still there, but the risks feels different in the second round. What could be described as a gamble in the first round feels like a bargain in the second round.
The report doesn’t suggest a slide to the second round, but there’s no way to predict when a slide could end, especially when the slide is due to injuries. Because it’s not talent related, it’s hard to say Tyson should fall to this range. It’s about comfort. Hypothetically, how far would Tyson drop in the draft before a team feels comfortable with the medicals?
If the prospect falls to 42, the answer to the question should be the Saints. Yes, the same set of question marks will be present. You'll still have questions about Tyson's availability, however, the talent is just too much to deny at that point. If the Saints wouldn't pick Tyson in the second round, it's safe to assume the medicals take him off the board completely.