Overview
- Tyson, who signed his rookie deal Friday, will earn $32.5 million fully guaranteed with a $20.1 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option.
- At rookie minicamp, coaches lined him up at X, Z, and in the slot, and Kellen Moore praised his suddenness and elusiveness.
- The Saints drafted Tyson to be the No. 2 target next to Chris Olave, and analysts say his in‑breaking routes fit Tyler Shough’s rhythm throws in Kellen Moore’s scheme.
- His college résumé is strong but comes with risk after a major knee injury in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and hamstring issues in 2025 that limited Combine and pro‑day work before an April 17 private workout.
- Fantasy projections peg a solid rookie year — about 68 catches for 922 yards and five touchdowns — with outcomes tied to Shough’s growth and Tyson’s availability.