Where will Arizona State football's Jordyn Tyson be picked in 2026 NFL Draft? One projection has him going No. 2. Another has him staying in Arizona.

Arizona State safety Xavion Alford declared for the NFL Draft, he announced on Thursday, forgoing his final year of college football eligibility.

But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

C.J. Fite and Keith Abney came to Arizona State three years ago when the program was in the dumps. Now it is thriving, and they have NFL potential.

Utah’s Spencer Fano figures to be the top offensive lineman taken this draft. His abilities in the run game fit the mold of what the Cardinals offense desperately needs and would help anchor right tackle, a spot he’s played the past two years as a Ute, for years to come.

The Arizona Cardinals continue to struggle and lose games, which means we must pay more and more attention to the order of the 2026 NFL draft. They suffered their fifth consecutive loss and 10th in their last 11 games, dropping to 3-10 on the season.

It appears as if junior Jordyn Tyson is fully intent on entering his name in the 2026 NFL draft, with no plans to play in the Sun Devils' bowl contest on December 31 - per ASU insider Chris Karpman and CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. "Arizona State star junior WR Jordyn Tyson will enter the NFL Draft, sources tell @mzenitz and me.

Arizona State football wide receiver Jordyn Tyson delivered multiple dynamic moments for the Sun Devils, now leading to the NFL Draft.