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So here’s the good news for the New England Patriots. They have one rookie who has been a big surprise, and another rookie who brings plenty of swagger to the table. The bad news? The Patriots don’t figure to get a ton of wins this year, and that’s a good reason to look at two way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft prospects the team must monitor.
And despite both of the aforementioned rookies showing promise, the team still needs an upgrade at the wide receiver position. That’s why the Patriots will likely focus on wideouts for their first-round pick in next year’s draft.
Right now, the best guy on the board plays on the West Coast.
The Patriots are rolling into the 2025 season with Stefon Diggs as the lead dog in the receiver room. DeMario Douglas currently profiles as WR2 while rookie Kyle Williams appears to have the inside track to WR3. Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Kendrick Bourne are also in the mix.
Tyson would seem to be a nice addition to that group, possibly even bursting onto the scene next year. He’s 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds and brings a lot of NFL potential to the college field. At the forefront of his abilities in separation, something any NFL offensive coach loves to see in receivers. Tyson has legitimate WR1 potential, according to NFL Draft Buzz.
He’s 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds and brings a lot of NFL potential to the college field. At the forefront of his abilities in separation, something any NFL offensive coach loves to see in receivers. Tyson has legitimate WR1 potential, according to NFL Draft Buzz.
“His explosiveness off the line and natural separation skills will translate immediately to the next level,” NFL Draft Buzz wrote. “Giving him a floor as a dangerous second option in any passing attack. What pushes his ceiling into potential stardom is his rare blend of downfield playmaking and chain-moving reliability. The film shows a receiver who consistently wins in the intermediate areas while maintaining some ability to take the top off defenses.
“Tyson thrives from both slot and boundary alignments, making him an ideal fit for modern offenses that prioritize pre-snap motion and positional flexibility. Teams deploying heavy play-action concepts will particularly covet his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage and stack defenders on vertical stems.”
Last season, Tyson cut loose for 1,098 yards. He turned it on late in the year, putting his name in the 2026 spotlight. But a shoulder injury caused him to miss the Sun Devils’ College Football Playoff quarterfinal contest. The only players slotted in front of him are rising sophomores Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams, who won’t be eligible for the NFL Draft until 2027.
Another backer of Tyson and his ability is Sports Illustrated’s Daniel Flick.
“Tyson is an explosive mover who’s quick and fluid entering and exiting breaks,” Flick wrote. “There...
