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The New Orleans Saints have the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
They could use that pick to bolster the offense around second-year quarterback Tyler Shough.
Saints named best landing spot for Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson
The Saints were recently named the best landing spot for Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson by Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report.
Tyson comes with some injury concerns, but he has perhaps the most upside of any receiver in the draft this year. He was a two-time First-Team All-Big 12 selection and he compiled over 2,200 receiving yards throughout his college career. In New Orleans, he could potentially assume a large role on the offense right out of the gate and form a dynamic duo with Shough.
"On paper and on film, Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson is the most complete receiver in the 2026 draft class. He possesses an archetypal 6'2", 203-pound frame, great game speed, and a pro-ready skill set," Knox wrote.
"… Tyson would benefit from landing with a team that has quarterback stability—like the New Orleans Saints, who seem to have their guy in Tyler Shough. Kellen Moore runs an offense that would highlight Tyson, while the presence of playmakers like Chris Olave and Travis Etienne Jr. would allow New Orleans to navigate any occasional injury woes the rookie experiences."
Tyson is widely expected to get drafted in the first round, so if the Saints don't use their top pick on him, they'll very likely miss out on acquiring his services.
But, they also have other needs outside of receiver, including cornerback and edge rusher, that they might want to use their top pick on. So, it will be interesting to see what they decide to do.
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