Tyler Shough praises Jordyn Tyson as similar to Chris Olave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Saints quarterback Tyler Shough expressed confidence in rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson during a recent podcast. Shough described Tyson as a "carbon copy" of Chris Olave, noting the similarities in speed and route-running capabilities. They both missed time due to injuries in their careers, highlighting the need for Tyson to stay healthy to realize his full potential alongside Shough. Tyson, who has an athletic background from his NBA player brother, is expected to contribute significantly to the Saints' offensive strategy this season.
- •Tyler Shough joined a podcast to discuss Jordyn Tyson.
- •Shough sees Tyson as a similar player to Chris Olave.
- •Both players have experienced injuries during their careers.
- •Tyson's brother is an NBA player, adding to his athletic background.
- •Healthy performance from Tyson is crucial for team dynamics.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Shough: Jordyn Tyson a "carbon copy" of Chris Olave
"Saints quarterback Tyler Shough got a new target in the first round of this year's draft when the team took wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, but there was a sense of familiarity once Shough and Tyson began to work together this spring.
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