Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Polarizing ASU Star Should Be on Saints’ Draft Board

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Patrick McAvoy | Last updated Apr 10, 2026 9:32 AM ET

When the 2026 National Football League Draft kicks off in a couple of weeks, it will be a failure for the New Orleans Saints if they are unable to land a No. 2 receiver in the first two rounds of the draft.

There are five wide receiver prospects to watch closely: Ohio State's Carnell Tate, USC's Makai Lemon, Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson, Washington's Denzel Boston and Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. If one of these five guys lands in New Orleans, that will help in the long run. The Saints will have two shots in the first two rounds. New Orleans' first pick is at No. 8 followed by the No. 42 overall pick in the second round.

Of this group, arguably the best options would be Tate, Lemon or Tyson. When it comes to Tyson, he's a bit of a polarizing prospect. There was a time when the college football season ended when Tyson was viewed as the top receiver prospect in the draft class. But he has dealt with hamstring issues which have stalled his momentum a tad. Tate has been viewed as the top receiver in the draft class for much of the offseason. But, it's important to note that it's April, not September. Tyson will have plenty of time to heal before the season begins.