Jets could make best pick in years if Jordyn Tyson's floor rumors are true

The New York Jets are in dire need of a wide receiver who can prevent teams from locking up Garrett Wilson with double coverage in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson is looking more attractive by the day.

Tyson, who was ranked No. 11 on FanSided's Big Board, would be a great pick at No. 16 overall, but he could become one of the best picks in years if he somehow manages to take a tumble down the order. The Jets would certainly pounce at No. 33.

ESPN's Matt Miller listed Tyson's ceiling as No. 14 overall, but mentioned that he could possibly sneak into the Top 10 and change his rankings if he managed to light it up at his pre-draft workout. His floor, however, could make for one of the best Jets draft picks in recent memory if it comes to fruition.

Jets may lan Jordyn Tyson as ESPN names No. 33 pick as floor

Tyson has a legitimate case for the title of No. 1 wide receiver in this class if he didn't have the injury problems. His size, speed off the line, and tremendous ball skills are all exemplary, and the Jets are in such dire straits as far as the non-Wilson wide receivers are concerned that Tyson could be a perfect player for this offense.

Those injury problems are genuine, however, as he has serious ailments like an ACL tear, along with more pedestrian problems like his nagging hamstring pull. The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, so Tyson is unlikely to become some paragon of durability.

If Tyson is the pick, he and Adonai Mitchell could star on the outside while Wilson moves into the slot more often. Tyson's versatility could also lead to him and Wilson swapping some snaps on the inside, which no one else on the roster can provide.

The Jets might be willing to take that risk, especially after he appeared to be as impressive as possible during a pre-draft showcase in which he ran routes for teams. Other wide receiver-needy squad like the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins reportedly sent their top brass to Tyson's exhibition.

In the right scheme, Tyson could be a game-changer. The Jets' need for wide receiver help, twinned with some apprehension about his availability, might be all the luck Darren Mougey needs to bring his first great skill position draftee to New York.

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