Jordyn Tyson.
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WR Jordyn Tyson.
The Los Angeles Rams may be zeroing in on one of the 2026 NFL Draft’s premier players.
In Todd McShay’s March 23 mock draft, he has the Rams selecting Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the No. 13 overall pick — a move that would signal exactly where this offense is headed.
The Arizona State standout emerged as a reliable go-to target in 2025, finishing with 61 receptions for 711 yards and eight touchdowns. At 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, Tyson brings the size and physicality teams look for in an outside receiver, but his game isn’t limited to that role.
Rams Aiming for Playmaker-First Approach
After making key improvements across the roster this offseason, the pass protection stabilized with Warren McClendon Jr.’s emergence at right tackle. The defense has been supplemented through recent moves.
Cornerback and safety are no longer screaming needs. Trent McDuffie arrived this offseason via trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, along with a signing of Jaylen Watson. They also secured safeties Quentin Lake and Kam Curl.
Wide receiver is now climbing toward the top of the team’s draft board.
And when you look at the current structure of the offense, it makes sense. The Rams are built around balance on both sides of the football. Stafford is still playing at a high level, but for how long?
Maximizing it means adding as many dynamic weapons as possible.
Right now, that includes Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. But Adams isn’t a long-term solution, and the Rams know it. Drafting Tyson would be about building the next version of the offense while Stafford is still under center.
A rookie learning behind Adams creates a smoother transition instead of a sudden drop-off. That’s how the Rams believe they can stay in contention.
Jordyn Tyson’s Draft Profile
Tyson’s a bigger outside receiver who can win contested catches and stretch the field vertically. His development at Arizona State showed real progression, especially in contested situations and minimal drops.
That’s one of the main reasons why ESPN’s Mel Kiper recently listed Tyson as the draft’s No. 9 prospect.
”The Colorado transfer lit up defenses for two seasons with the Sun Devils,” Kiper wrote on March 19. “Tyson’s superpower is being open even when it looks like he’s completely blanketed. It makes him essentially uncoverable in the red zone. He wins on 50-50 balls and outmuscles defensive backs. A hamstring injury cost him time last season, but he still posted solid numbers.”
It’s becoming clear the Rams are going to keep adding firepower to the offense in this draft. How aggressive they get remains to be seen. But it’s hard to picture Sean McVay and the front office walking out of Day 1 or Day 2 without landing a playmaker who can win on the outside and expand what this offense can do.
Tyson’s injury history isn’t minor. He’s dealt with a significant knee issue, a collarbone injury, and a lingering hamstring that limited his availability late in his college career. He was unable to fully participate in his pro day, which only adds to the uncertainty.