Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson is currently the focus of intense debate following his performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Tyson completed 26 repetitions of the 225-pound bench press.
This number puts him just one repetition behind the all-time record for wide receivers. However, many fans and analysts arequestioning the validity of his official score due to his lifting technique.
🚨BREAKING: Fans are calling for the league to investigate top-#NFL WR draft prospect Jordyn Tyson for his “ILLEGAL” bench presses.
Tyson was one shy of tying the all-time WR record.
The butt must remain in contact with the bench, according to NFL rules.pic.twitter.com/VKylHJIGee
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) March 1, 2026
Videos of the session show Tyson frequently lifting his hips and glutes off the bench. Standard NFL Combine rules require that the athlete must keep their butt in contact with the bench at all times during the lift.
Lifting the lower body can provide an unfair mechanical advantage. Social media users have tagged league officials to demand a formal investigation into the results. Despite these complaints, the NFL has not changed his official tally of 26 reps.
One fan said, “Rules are rules. This was a set of 0 reps.”
A second fan added, “Who bounces like that when benching lol.”
A third fan remarked, “I mean the video pretty clearly shows it doesn’t count 😂”
Tyson chose not to participate in the 40-yard dash or other speed drills at the combine. He is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained late in the 2025 season. This makes his strength performance even more significant for his draft stock.
If his bench press numbers remain official, he will enter the league as one of the physically strongest receivers in recent history.
Jordyn Tyson is the rising first rounder with DK Metcalf level strength
Tyson is a highly productive athlete who played for both Colorado and Arizona State. He finished his college career with 158 receptions and 2,282 receiving yards. He also scored 22 touchdowns during his time on the field. Most draft experts expect him to be selected in the first round. He is currently ranked as the second best wide receiver available in the 2026 class.
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona State wideout Jordyn Tyson (WO40) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Feb 27, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona State wideout Jordyn Tyson (WO40) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
His physical profile is impressive for a player at his position. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 215 pounds, he has the size to compete with professional cornerbacks. His strength is a major part of his game. Even with the controversy, scouts appreciate his ability to win physical matchups at the line of scrimmage.
The NFL has not issued a statement regarding a potential recount of his bench press reps. For now, Tyson remains at the top of the leaderboards alongside names like DK Metcalf. As the draft approaches, teams will have to decide if his technique issues are a concern or just a sign of his competitive drive.