The Kansas City Chiefs gave Patrick Mahomes every resource last offseason, including a proven tight end, a deep defensive investment and an offense built around his arm. However, it was enough to win a Super Bowl.
With the No. 9 pick in hand and a receiver room that needs an upgrade, Kansas City faces one of its most consequential draft decisions in years. An ESPN analyst already has an answer.
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Field Yates’ latest two-round edition landed the Chiefs a wideout. The pick: Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson.
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“The Chiefs are in desperate need of more big-play receivers, as Xavier Worthy hasn’t been a consistent spark plug for them the past two seasons,” Yates wrote on Tuesday.
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“Tyson is the most explosive wide receiver in the draft and neck and neck with Carnell Tate for WR1 in my rankings. He has very good size, acceleration, unique run-after-catch skills and field-stretching ability.”
Tyson recorded158 receptions for 2,282 yards and 22 touchdowns across his collegiate career between Colorado and Arizona State. His most dominant stretch came over the final six games of the 2024 season, amassing 50 catches for 732 yards and six scores.
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The durability question Patrick Mahomes’ potential WR faces
The durability question surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs is real, which ESPN’s Field Yates addressed on Tuesday.
“Tyson dealt with a hamstring injury in 2025 and previously suffered a broken collarbone and ACL tear, but he changes an offense when healthy,” Yates wrote.
Jordan Tyson discussed his development during the NFL scouting combine in February. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound wideout said he focuses on getting “1% better each day,” and mentioned route running as his sharpest area of improvement. He also talked about a visit with Kansas City’s staff, describing the culture as “a little old school, which is not a bad thing.”
Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez
