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Jordyn Tyson Taken in First Round of NFL Draft After Tearful Onstage Moment

Coverage conflicts on Saints at No. 8 versus Browns at No. 9.

Overview

  • Tyson, who heard his name Thursday during Round 1 in Pittsburgh, broke down in tears and fell to a knee before hugging commissioner Roger Goodell.
  • Multiple outlets report the New Orleans Saints selected the Arizona State wideout at No. 8, though at least one report lists the Cleveland Browns at No. 9 after a trade down.
  • Jaylon Tyson, his older brother and a Cleveland Cavaliers wing, was playing a playoff game when the pick came through, and coach Kenny Atkinson said the team would make sure he got the news.
  • Tyson produced 1,812 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns over two college seasons, and Saints coach Kellen Moore praised his versatility even as past injuries shaped pre-draft questions.
  • Draft-night trades and live TV updates can create brief mismatches in pick attributions, which helps explain why some reports list different teams and slots for Tyson.