Colorado University Athletics

2022 Football Roster

vs
Arizona

Nov 1 (Sat)

5:00 p.m.

Jordyn Tyson
Photo by: Tony Harman
Jordyn Tyson
Jersey Number 4

Jordyn Tyson

  • Position:
    Wide Receiver
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    185
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Allen, Texas
  • High School:
    Allen
  • Major:
    Arts & Sciences - Open Option
AT COLORADO:
2022 (Fr.)
  • Played in nine games this season, had 22 receptions for a team leading 470 yards and five total touchdowns this season.
  • Pac-12 freshman of the week and special teams player of the week against Arizona State.
  • Was voted the offensive player of the game against Arizona State.
  • Had 115 receiving yards and a touchdown, as well as 131 punt return yards with a touchdown, for a total of 246 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona State.
  • First CU player to have 100 receiving yards and punt return yards in a single game.
  • His two 58 yard receptions against Oregon State and Arizona State are the team's longest offensive plays this season.
  • His115 receiving yards against Arizona State are the third-most by a true freshman in CU history.
  • Named a member of the Victory Club for his play in the win against California.
  • Named a member of the Victory Club for his play in the win against Arizona State.
  • Recorded his first career start at Air Force.
  • Became the first true freshman in CU history to record a touchdown catch in the opening game of the season.
  • Had one pass for 37 yards against California.
  • Recorded two receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown in Colorado's opener against TCU.
HIGH SCHOOL—A three-star prospect by the recruiting services … 247 Composite ranked him as the No. 172 wide receiver in the class, the No. 185 player from Texas and No. 1,285 player nationally … Rivals listed him as the No. 87 wide receiver nationally … ESPN ranked him as the No. 140 wide receiver, No. 137 player from Texas and No, 185 player from the region … 247 Sports listed him as the No. 211 wide receiver and No. 206 player from Texas … Played three years of varsity football, as a senior at 6A Allen High School under coach Chad Morris, a junior at 5A Independence High School in Frisco, Texas, under coach Kyle Story and at John Paul II High School, a private high school under coach George Teague … Senior season he helped Allen to an 11-3 record and No. 8 ranking in the top division in Texas … He had 80 catches for 1,512 yards and 12 touchdowns receiving, completed both of his pass attempts for 34 yards and a touchdown, and on special teams had 10 returns for 212 yards … Had eight 100-yard receiving games and caught multiple touchdowns in three games … Had a three-game stretch with 14 receptions for 353 yards and six touchdowns … Had two games with 10-plus catches, including catching 11 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown against Atascocita and 12 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown against Tyler Legacy … Against Prosper, he had six catches for 207 yards, three a 33-yard touchdown pass, a 74-yard punt return and 79-yard in kick returns … As a junior at Independence, he had 21 catches for 305 yards and five touchdowns and returned eight kickoffs for 160 yards … Also played basketball in high school.  

ACADEMICS—He is interested in majoring in Business at Colorado. 

PERSONAL—He was born August 12, 2004 in Allen, Texas … Parents are John Tyson and Sandra Brown … Has two siblings, Berron and Jaylon … His father John played football at Florida A&M … Brother Jaylon has played  basketball at Texas … Brother Berron has played football at South Alabama … Enjoys working out and playing video games … Would like to go into coaching or something related to football after his playing days are over … Can do a 360-degree windmill dunk … Can do a backflip and can spin a ball on each of his fingers.
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