ASU coach Kenny Dillingham claps back at Jordyn Tyson doubters
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Six months ago, Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson looked to be a top 10 draft pick. He was the first wide receiver off the board in most NFL draft projections.
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Lately, he appears to be slipping. As many as four other receivers are now slotted ahead of him. The biggest question mark surrounding him is durability.
Tyson (6-2, 200) did not participate in any drills or position work at the NFL Combine. He did not do so at Arizona State's Pro Day either, which has likely led to the question mark.
He is scheduled to perform all the usual drills in a private workout at ASU on Friday, April 17 — a week before the draft is held in Pittsburgh.
Tyson had a breakout season in 2024 with 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns in 12 games. He sustained a broken collarbone in the regular season finale against Arizona and did not play in the Peach Bowl.
In 2025, he tallied 61 catches for 711 yards in nine games before pulling hamstring in the Oct. 18 upset of Texas Tech. He returned for the Nov. 22 game against Colorado and played the following against Arizona before shutting down for the season with his leg not at full strength.
The hamstring and collarbone were the latest setbacks. He sustained a knee injury as a true freshman at Colorado in 2022, which resulted in him missing all of 2023 after he transferred to ASU.
ASU coach Kenny Dillingham was asked about Tyson after the Sun Devils wrapped up spring drills on April 9.
"That dude didn't miss practice. The first year, he came out here every single day and didn't miss a practice," Dillingham said. "He's led the country in targets two straight years. I'm not worried about his durability. I'm not worried about his toughness. That kid is extremely tough. People don't know, he's played with stitches in his hand. He's a kid, he's going to block you. He's a football player you want to have on your team. That is a guy who is going to be the face of an organization."
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson's durability a concern ahead of draft