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Ian Cummings

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NFL Draft Analyst at @PFN365

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Here's another great example of what's already there with Jordyn Tyson as a route runner, working from the left slot. He doesn't get the ball, but this is a wicked double-move and head-fake off the split release. Ties up the CB's hips *just* enough for Tyson to explode vertical.

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Jordyn Tyson found himself lined up against 2025 third-round pick Jacob Parrish more than once in Arizona State's game against Kansas State. It was a battle, but Tyson proved he could use his 6'1" frame to wall off smaller DBs on tough MOF catches.

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If you need a clutch third-down conversion on an in-breaking route over the middle, Jordyn Tyson has shown he can step up in the role. His speed aids him in getting the necessary step for spacing on his DB, and he's composed catching in-stride even amidst contest.

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I do think Jordyn Tyson can limit the amount that he "tells" on in-breaking routes, but this kind of angle freedom and explosion is very difficult for DBs to contend with in man coverage. And then he has the focus to convert on the diving grab between the hashes.

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The deceleration capacity to go along with his speed is there with Jordyn Tyson. So too is the ability to work through contact. Both just need to be more consistent in '25. At the top of the screen here, he drifts past his break point and struggles to flip his hips and decouple.

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While Jordyn Tyson is solid versus contact, there are occasional lapses when he's anticipating hits. To be fair, Sam Leavitt throws this a little late and gives the DB more time, but Tyson's composure and hand technique can erode when he senses contact from depth.

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Why should you be excited about Jordyn Tyson in 2025? He accounted for over 34% of ASU's receiving volume in his first healthy, full-time starting campaign. He's got decent size, legit stacking speed, catch composure, and *all* of the building blocks to be a dangerous separator.

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I'm heavily partial to WRs who have route running building blocks. That's why I'm so high on Auburn's Eric Singleton Jr. entering the year. Just look at how he carves through three defenders at the bottom of the screen. He's a lightning rod with enviable burst, bend, and twitch.

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Eric Singleton Jr.'s speed is more an energetic, short-strider type of speed, but it nonetheless succeeds in stressing defenses deep. His QB play didn't always amount to optimal precision last year, but he still displayed the composure to convert in adverse situations.

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It doesn't take long to see Eric Singleton Jr.'s route running building blocks in action on tape. The speed, the stemming potential, the snap, and the deceleration -- it's all there. This comeback route is one such example.

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More on Eric Singleton Jr. to come today: Beyond his obvious athletic gifts, I was really impressed with how he competed amidst contact in spite of his lighter frame. He can get close to the sticks and haul in distance-reducing or chain-moving catches with DBs bearing down.

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With his speed and bend, Eric Singleton Jr. can sear through middle-field voids and make himself available on crossers. The body control and reaction speed is a plus, too. This pass is *way* behind him, and he's still able to adjust freely and give himself a chance.

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You can use Eric Singleton Jr. off sweep motions and lead into wheel concepts, and his re-acceleration is so explosive that it flushes DBs upfield habitually. He can be more controlled with his fast feet at times, but he can snap back, make catches, and shift to RAC quickly.

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When he gets space, I think there's room for Eric Singleton Jr. to be a bit more creative at times, and less one-speed. Could've potentially gotten past this last blocker and scored a TD. But still, the ability to catch in-stride with diamond technique and bend upfield is nice.

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This TD was in overtime against Georgia: A good visual of how Eric Singleton Jr. can come up big in these moments. He can get square with DBs in man, cut tight angles on breaks and get separation, and cut equally tight angles on RAC transitions while accelerating upfield.

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The catalogue of motions and designed touches in which you can use Eric Singleton Jr. is *comprehensive*, and that re-acceleration is wicked. Dude is so explosive once he gets the ball in his hands.

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Was visiting family in New York late last week, but I'm back to talk TEs! Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq is one I'm excited to watch in '25 with Terrance Ferguson's role open. He's still raw, but super explosive and energized with a ultra-lean build. Gets after it as a lead blocker, too.

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Texas has a little streak going at TE in the draft. Ja'Tavion Sanders, Gunnar Helm, and now Cal transfer Jack Endries may be next. 6'4", 240 pounds. Willing blocker with versatility and hand pop, and an explosive vertical athlete who's been clocked over 20 MPH. 56-623-2 in '24.