Tyson’s size gives the Saints a versatile outside option who can win as a route-runner and align in multiple spots. He has experience outside as an “X” and also has slot work and pre-snap motion, providing the offense with flexibility in how to deploy him.
His college path helps explain the potential upside. Tyson started at Colorado, where a knee injury limited him in 2022, before transferring to Arizona State. In the last two seasons with the Sun Devils, he led the team in receptions and became one of the Big 12’s most productive receivers, including a 2024 season of 75 catches for 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns, followed by 61 catches for 711 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.
Athletic measurements and scouting notes place him in the 4.55-second range for the 40-yard dash, though that figure isn’t an official NFL Combine time and he did not participate in on-field testing. The evaluation centers on his ability to separate, adjust to throws, and provide a larger catch window rather than pure speed.
For New Orleans, Tyson represents a capable, long-term building block who can develop into a reliable chain-moving target and complement a developing passing game. He could become a useful pairing with quarterback Tyler Shough, offering size and route detail that the Saints needed to add to their receiving corps.
If Tyson hits his potential, he could deliver more than just a first-round label—becoming a core piece in the Saints’ offense as they look to future-proof their passing game with a young, versatile receiver who can grow with the rest of the unit.
In sum, the Tyson selection gives the Saints a size-rich, production-backed target with the upside to become a foundational piece for their aerial attack in the coming years.
