As we dive into the NFL draft season, a familiar debate is heating up: Is it a red flag when a top prospect skips the combine? This year, the spotlight is on Arizona State's standout wide receiver, Jordyn Tyson, who is widely expected to catch the eye of the New York Jets.
At just 21, Tyson is the consensus favorite to be picked by the Jets with their 16th overall selection, according to NFL Mock Draft Database. Over the past couple of weeks, Tyson has been projected to land with the Jets in 18% of mock drafts, making him a popular choice for that slot.
However, Jets fans hoping to see Tyson in action at the combine will have to wait for Arizona State’s pro day instead. Reports confirm that Tyson won’t be participating in any on-field workouts or testing at the combine.
This decision raises eyebrows, especially since Tyson had a real chance to boost his draft stock with a strong performance. After an injury-marred season that saw a dip in his production compared to 2024, the combine would have been the perfect stage for Tyson to show scouts he's back to full strength and ready to dominate.
It’s possible that Tyson’s game tape has already done the talking, giving him a solid draft projection and reducing the need to risk his stock on combine drills. From that perspective, the decision makes sense for the Sun Devils star.
Yet, a standout performance in Indianapolis could have cemented his status as a top-three wide receiver prospect and possibly even cracked the top 10 overall. With that opportunity now off the table, the Jets-and the rest of the league-are left with a bit more uncertainty surrounding Tyson’s draft position.