The New York Giants are staring down a pivotal opportunity in the 2026 NFL Draft. Holding the No. 5 overall pick, the franchise is in a prime spot to add a dynamic weapon to help second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart take the next step.
And one name that’s quickly gaining traction in league circles? Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
At 6'2", 200 pounds, Tyson brings the kind of size-speed combo that NFL teams covet on the outside. He’s coming off back-to-back standout seasons at Arizona State, where he cemented himself as one of the most explosive playmakers in college football.
In 2024, he posted 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning First-Team All-Big 12 honors and taking home Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. He followed that up with 711 yards and eight scores in just nine games in 2025, despite battling through a hamstring issue.
What makes Tyson particularly intriguing for the Giants is how well his skill set complements what the team already has on offense. With Malik Nabers emerging as a top-tier threat on one side, Tyson could step in as a vertical playmaker on the other, giving Dart two legitimate outside weapons who can stretch the field and win one-on-one matchups. Tyson’s ability to make contested catches and create separation against man coverage could be exactly what Dart needs to unlock his full potential in Year 2.
The advanced metrics back up the hype. According to Pro Football Focus, Tyson averaged 3.44 yards per route run against man coverage - a number that ranks in the 98th percentile among prospects since 2019.
That’s elite company. He also earned a 95.8 receiving grade on deep throws (20+ yards) and a 93.8 grade on intermediate routes (10-19 yards) in 2025, showcasing his ability to make plays at every level of the field.
There’s also a bit of a reunion storyline brewing. Giants running back Cam Skattebo - a fellow Arizona State product who quickly became a fan favorite in New York before a dislocated ankle ended his rookie season - has publicly endorsed the idea of reuniting with his former teammate. Skattebo averaged 77 yards from scrimmage and scored seven touchdowns in eight games before the injury, and he’s clearly rooting for Tyson to join him in the Big Apple.
“Hopefully, they make the right decisions,” Skattebo said when asked about the possibility of the Giants drafting Tyson.
But there’s one major caveat here - and it’s a big one.
Tyson’s injury history is extensive and, frankly, concerning. His college career has been interrupted multiple times by significant setbacks.
As a true freshman at Colorado in 2022, he was in the middle of a breakout season before tearing his ACL, MCL, and PCL in a November game against Oregon. That triple-ligament tear required a long rehab and forced him to redshirt the 2023 season after transferring to Arizona State.
In 2024, just as he was putting together a dominant campaign, Tyson fractured his collarbone late in the season, causing him to miss both the Big 12 Championship and the Peach Bowl. And in 2025, a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him for three games and clearly limited his explosiveness down the stretch.
For a team like the Giants - who struggled with depth in the receiver room after Nabers went down - Tyson offers both a solution and a risk. If Nabers isn’t ready for Week 1 of the 2026 season, Tyson could step in as a top option. But investing a top-five pick in a player with this kind of injury history isn’t a decision to make lightly.
Still, the upside is hard to ignore. Tyson has WR1-level talent and the kind of game-breaking ability that can change the complexion of an offense. If the Giants are comfortable with his medical evaluations, he could be the piece that helps elevate Dart and transform this unit into one of the most dangerous in the NFC East.
At No. 5 overall, the Giants have a chance to swing big. Tyson might be the kind of high-ceiling gamble that pays off in a major way.