Detroit Lions Express Interest In Highly Ranked Wide Receiver
With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, the Detroit Lions continue to do their homework, and this time, it’s at a position that already features plenty of talent. Detroit was among more than 20 teams in attendance for a private workout of Jordyn Tyson , a prospect widely viewed as having first-round potential. A First-Round Talent—With Questions Tyson’s upside is not in question.
At his best, the Arizona State product looks like a true No. 1 receiver. He’s shown the ability to win on the outside, make contested catches, and create separation early in routes.
According to Matt Miller of ESPN, the tape backs it up: “ Tyson’s tape is top-15 caliber when he’s on the field, but the best ability is availability. ” And that’s where things get complicated. Injury History Looms Large Tyson’s college career has been marked by significant injuries.
After suffering a devastating knee injury earlier in his career, he missed large portions of multiple seasons. He also dealt with a hamstring issue in 2025 that cost him additional games. In total, he missed 17 of a possible 51 games, something NFL teams are clearly weighing heavily.
That uncertainty has created a wide range of projections, with some seeing him as a top-10 pick and others believing he could slide into the second round. Why the Lions Are Doing Their Homework At first glance, wide receiver may not seem like a major need for Detroit. The Lions already boast a strong group featuring Amon-Ra St.