New Orleans spent the offseason trying to fix a problem Kellen Moore couldn’t ignore: the Saints simply didn’t get enough out of their wide receiver group in 2025. That made receiver a clear priority in the 2026 Draft, and the first name off that effort was Jordyn Tyson.
Tyson arrived with plenty of buzz. Scouts and analysts around the league saw him as the most talented receiver in the class, and his final two college seasons backed that up. Over that stretch, he put up 136 catches, 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns.
That kind of production is why Tyson looks like such a natural fit alongside Chris Olave in New Orleans. Moore’s offense leans on intermediate routes to generate explosive plays, and it places a premium on speed, versatility and playmaking at receiver. During his time as an offensive coordinator, Moore helped maximize players like A.J Brown, Devonta Smith, CeeDee Lamb, and Keenan Allen, and Tyson brings the same type of skill set.
What makes Tyson especially appealing is how complete his game looks. He’s an elite route runner at all three levels, able to create separation on short, intermediate and deep routes. He also showed he can win one-on-one matchups with his size and speed, which gives Moore a receiver who can line up all over the field and force defenses to make tough choices.
If Tyson adjusts quickly and develops the way the Saints believe he can, he has a chance to do more than just add depth. He could become the kind of difference-maker that helps turn New Orleans’ passing game into one of the league’s most dangerous.
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