Oct 5, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) scores a touchdown against Kansas Jayhawks safety O.J. Burroughs (5) in the fourth quarter at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Is Jordyn Tyson Best WR in West?

Originally posted on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI
By Kevin Hicks | Last updated Aug 14, 2025 1:00 PM ET

The 11th ranked Arizona State Sun Devils are now just over two weeks away from ushering in an incredibly anticipated 2025 season - one in which they are expected to repeat as Big 12 champions.

Kenny Dillingham has built a roster that should be able to compete in the present while simultaneously creating a program that is a sustained winner and is a prime example of a strong culture.

One of the most glaring examples of the culture overhaul is Jordyn Tyson - who was a late addition to the Sun Devils' 2023 transfer class.

The Texas native sat out of the entire 2023 season, but hit the ground running in the 2024 campaign once conference play started - his only three games under 50 yards all season came within the first month.

The 1,101 yards and 10 touchdown performance over 12 games earned the sophomore All-Big 12 honors.

Now, he enters 2025 fully healthy after suffering a collarbone injury in the Sun Devils' regular season finale. Stephen Vilardo of SuperWestSports - among many other analysts - believe that Tyson is among the elite at the wide receiver spot in the region

"Tyson had a breakout season for Arizona State in 2024 with 75 receptions for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns. He came on very strong in the back half of the season, catching 50 passes for 732 yards and six scores in his final six games, though his season ended prematurely with an injury in the Arizona game. Tyson should be in line for an All-American type of season in 2025."

Jordyn Tyson turned 21 years old today.

His maturity from when he first arrived at ASU to now has earned him the respect of his teammates, coaches and the rest of the country.

Entering his draft-eligible year, he's in the best physical, mental and spiritual state of his life. pic.twitter.com/1rejVCYIe5
— Blake Niemann (@Blakes_Take2) August 13, 2025

Tyson has shown tangible improvement over the offseason in the first full camp experience under Super Bowl winning WR coach Hines Ward - that is just one of many factors in the former's quest to be one of the best players in the nation this season.

Tyson's connection with QB Sam Leavitt has remained strong, while the position group behind him has been incredible throughout camp - namely Jaren Hamilton. The offensive line returning four of five starters should also gift Leavitt more time to find the wildly talented wideout in space.

Read more on the case for Leavitt to be an All-American selection at season's end here, and if Dillingham has any built-in recruiting advantages in his role here.

This article first appeared on Arizona State Sun Devils on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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