The Miami Dolphins aren’t just kicking the tires this close to the draft — they’re getting on a plane, flying across the country, and looking a prospect dead in the eye. That’s exactly what happened when GM Jon-Eric Sullivan showed up in person to watch Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson work out on April 17, just six days before the first round kicks off. And if you’re a Dolphins fan, that kind of move should get your attention fast.
Because this isn’t a casual visit. This is the kind of last-minute, high-stakes evaluation that usually means one thing: a decision is coming, and it’s coming soon.
Now, let’s talk about Tyson, because this is where things get interesting in a hurry. On paper, he checks almost every box you want. He’s 6-foot-2, over 200 pounds, plays inside or outside, and when the ball is in the air, he looks like he owns it. His 2024 season alone — 75 catches, over 1,100 yards, 10 touchdowns — reads like a highlight reel. Then he follows it up with another strong year despite missing time. Production? Not an issue. Talent? Not in question.
But here’s the part that keeps front offices up at night.
The injury list isn’t short, and it isn’t minor. We’re talking about a torn ACL, MCL, and PCL back in 2022. A broken collarbone in 2024. Then hamstring issues that kept him off the field during the Combine and his Pro Day. That’s not just bad luck — that’s a full medical file that needs serious scrutiny, especially if you’re thinking about using the 11th overall pick.
And that’s why Sullivan being there matters so much. He didn’t want secondhand reports. He didn’t want filtered numbers. He wanted to see how Tyson moves right now — how he cuts, how he accelerates, how he holds up when there’s no script protecting him. That tells you the Dolphins are doing real homework here, not just going through the motions.
The rest of the league showed up too, which only adds to the tension. When multiple teams send executives to a private workout this late in the process, it means there’s something unresolved — something that could swing draft boards in a matter of minutes. Tyson’s stock is sitting right on that edge. Some mocks have him sliding into the 20s. Others think a strong showing could push him toward the top 10. That’s a massive range for a player this close to draft night.
So where do the Dolphins fit into all of this?
At No. 11, they’re sitting in a spot where Tyson could realistically be available. Not guaranteed — but very much in play. And if Sullivan liked what he saw, really liked it, then suddenly this becomes more than a background story. It becomes a real possibility that Miami is targeting a wide receiver with elite upside to add another dimension to their offense.
But make no mistake, this would be a gamble. A calculated one, maybe even a smart one, but still a gamble. You’re betting that the injuries are behind him, that the hamstring concerns are temporary, and that the version of Tyson on film is the version you’re getting on Sundays.
That’s the tension here. That’s the intrigue.
And that’s why a single workout in mid-April just became one of the most important moments in the Dolphins’ entire draft process.
