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Jordyn Tyson sobs on stage after being selected by Saints in heartwarming NFL draft moment

Nypost · · 228 words · By Edward Lewis
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“Jordyn Tyson was so overcome with emotion after being selected in Thursday’s NFL draft that he openly wept on stage as he greeted commissioner Roger Goodell.”
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Multiple web search results report that Jordyn Tyson wept on stage after being selected in the NFL draft while greeting Commissioner Roger Goodell. This is supported by multiple independent web sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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“The Saints took the Arizona State wideout with the No. 8 overall pick, and almost immediately following the announcement to the crowd in Pittsburgh, Tyson began crying tears of joy.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Saints selected Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in Pittsburgh. This is reported across different search snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft is the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event is being held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. As a change, the time…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson (born August 12, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Tyson played college football for the Colorado …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordyn_Tyson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans. The Saints compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) So…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Saints
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“The 21-year-old sobbed the entire walk from the green room to the stage, and after he hugged Goodell and posed for pics, the waterworks continued to flow.”
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The claim that Tyson cried while walking from the green room to the stage and continued crying after hugging Goodell is directly stated in a web search result, corroborating the emotional nature of the event across multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson (born August 12, 2004) is an American football wide receiver. Tyson played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and Arizona State Sun Devils.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordyn_Tyson
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“Tyson eventually opened up to ESPN’s Laura Rutledge about his emotions, and said he felt just “so thankful” and “so blessed.””
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Multiple web search results indicate that Jordyn Tyson spoke to Laura Rutledge of ESPN about feeling thankful and blessed after the draft, confirming the core elements of the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Oregon State Beavers football team represented Oregon State University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Beavers played their home games at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 NFL season was the 106th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season began on September 4, 2025, with reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia defeating Dallas in the NF…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson (born August 12, 2004) is an American football wide receiver. Tyson played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and Arizona State Sun Devils.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordyn_Tyson
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““The lord is doing work on me — He’s not done,” Tyson said.”
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The specific quote, 'The lord is doing work on me — He’s not done,' is found in web search results, but there are no corroborating sources or official references to confirm this exact statement from multiple independent outlets.
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web search NEUTRAL — 12M Followers, 773 Following, 3,918 Posts - HEIR JORDYN (@jordynwoods) on Instagram: "FOUNDER & CEO @woodsbyjordyn OWNER @thetoxbuckhead WMG | Contact@jordynwoods.com"
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 30, 2026 · Influencer Jordyn Woods is living it up in St. Barths for her bachelorette party before tying the knot with Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Woods (born September 23, 1997) is an American socialite. She is known for appearing in the reality television show Life of Kylie.
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“Tyson was a star at ASU the last two seasons, piling up 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns on 136 catches.”
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Multiple web search results cite statistics indicating that during his last two seasons at ASU, Jordyn Tyson accumulated 1,812 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 136 catches, drawing from multiple sources discussing his college performance.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by Kenny D…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Arizona State Sun Devils football team represented Arizona State University as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by Kenny D…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arizona State University (ASU) has graduated a number of athletes. This includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of ASU who are notable for their achievements within athle…
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“But many wondered how high he’d be taken in the first round after he battled numerous injuries in college.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jordyn Tyson's draft stock was questioned due to his history of numerous injuries in college.
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web search NEUTRAL — Philadelphia Eagles 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Jordyn Tyson Trade Up Scenario One of the most interesting players in the 2026 NFL draft is Jordyn Tyson. Recently, a bit of news around Tyson linked h…
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web search NEUTRAL — A history of lingering injuries will cause difficult conversations during the draft about how high he should be valued by NFL teams. Tyson is listed as a 6'2", 200-pound wide receiver.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson was once viewed as a top 2026 NFL Draft prospect, but his stock has taken a hit with the draft just weeks away.
https://www.thebiglead.com/jordyn-tysons-stock-serious-troub…
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“He shared a message of perseverance when Rutledge asked about the injury history.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jordyn Tyson addressed his injury history and spoke about perseverance when questioned by Laura Rutledge.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson seemingly accomplished his goal of proving he's healthy going into the NFL Draft during his private workout. The workout showed current health, but what it can't do is calm concerns of Ty…
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web search NEUTRAL — His stats don't scream #1 WR. Please enlighten me.But I have more confidence, if he stays healthy, in him turning into an elite player than anyone not named Love. You can poke holes in any of the top …
https://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/new-orleans-saints/why-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Tyson was looking to improve his stock less than one week before the start of the 2026 NFL Draft by holding a personal workout. Twenty teams were reportedly in attendance for Tyson’s workout on…
https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2026/04/bills-in-atte…
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““The Lord said it’s going to be hard,” Tyson said. “You have to persevere. Life is not easy. Keep going, boy. You’ve got it. You’re strong. I promise you, you’re so strong. Just keep going. You’ve got it.””
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Although the theme of perseverance is discussed in relation to Tyson (Claim 7), no evidence was found to corroborate the specific, detailed quote provided in this claim.
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