Who is the most underrated first round receiver?

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Who is the most underrated first round receiver?

Who is the most underrated first round receiver?

If the Rams draft Jordyn Tyson, are they getting a WR1?

Who is the most underrated first round receiver?

If the Rams draft Jordyn Tyson, are they getting a WR1?

The NFL Draft is all about finding value, and this year, one name generating late buzz as a potential steal is Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson. While the Los Angeles Rams have been frequently linked to USC's Makai Lemon, a scenario is emerging where Tyson could fall out of the top 10 and become the most underrated receiver in the first round.

Imagine adding Tyson to an offense already featuring Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. That would give quarterback Matthew Stafford a trio of weapons few teams, including the Bengals with Joe Burrow, could match. The potential is tantalizing, but it hinges on one major question: can he stay healthy?

Tyson's college career at Colorado and Arizona State was marred by injuries, most notably a severe 2022 knee injury (ACL, MCL, PCL) and a lingering hamstring issue that plagued his 2024 season. He played just 33 games over four years, with his most productive campaign coming last season where he posted a strong 1,101 receiving yards.

However, the scouting community is clearly intrigued by his talent. ESPN's Matt Miller recently reported that teams are growing comfortable with his medical history, suggesting he could "go much earlier than expected." This sentiment was echoed by Peter Schrager, who speculated a clean workout could even make him a target for the New York Giants at pick five.

The key moment was a recent private workout attended by 18 NFL teams. At 6'2" and 203 lbs, Tyson has the prototypical size for a WR1, but teams needed to see his speed and agility firsthand after he missed combine drills. For a Rams team in need of a dynamic downfield threat, the results of that workout would be crucial intel.

If his medicals check out and he demonstrates the athleticism scouts believe he has, Jordyn Tyson could transform from a question mark into one of the draft's biggest bargains. For the Rams, he might just be the missing piece to elevate their passing attack from great to truly elite.

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