Mel Kiper believes the Baltimore Ravens should target Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson if he falls to No. 14 overall.
Mel Kiper is one of the biggest draft experts, and he joined "The Lounge" podcast to break down what the Baltimore Ravens may do in the first round and beyond. When discussing players that may drop to No. 14, Kiper believes the team should be looking towards Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson.
Tyson is an impressive prospect, but he has been hampered by injuries throughout his collegiate career. A torn ACL, MCL, and PCL in 2022 derailed his playing career, as did a broken collarbone in 2024.
Tyson also had an ankle injury ahead of the 2025 season and a hamstring ailment that led to his missing the NFL Combine and Pro Bowl. However, he held a private workout recently and showed his explosive abilities.
The Ravens have a steep need at the pass catching position, as Zay Flowers is the only current playmaker that the team has. Tight end Mark Andrews was second in receiving yards in 2025 with 422, and no other receiver eclipsed the 350-yard mark.
Clearly, a receiver is needed, and the Ravens would likely jump on someone like USC's Makai Lemon if he fell to No. 14 overall. If not, Kiper believes that Tyson could be in play.
"Jordan Tyson has the length, has the physicality, strong kid, great after the catch, was outstanding at Colorado. He got hurt. He had the injury there. Then he went obviously you go to but Arizona State had the injury in 2024 after having a great year with Sam Levitt. This year another big year Levitt's banged up yet he's still producing and he has the hamstring and he tried to play through a hamstring then he injured the other hamstring so he had wasn't able to do anything," Kiper said.
Kiper understands the injury history that comes with Tyson, but he also indicates that he would likely be the top receiver in the draft if he did not suffer the hamstring injuries that kept him out of the combine and more.
Another player that was mentioned is Miami's Rueben Bain Jr., but the odds of him falling to No. 14 are unlikely. Tyson may be more of the player who falls.
If the Ravens do not have a plan to move up in the draft to take someone like Utah's Spencer Fano, standing pat and taking a receiver like Tyson may not be the worst idea.
The injury history could be a factor, but the college prospect showcased he is in perfect health, catching and showing his explosiveness during his private workout.
If Eric DeCosta liked what he saw out of that, the Ravens could be a major player in selecting Tyson, especially if the linemen the team is seeking have already been selected.