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Despite playing sparingly for much of his collegiate career, Jordyn Tyson has emerged as a favorite of fans and scouts alike.
The 6-2, 205-pound wideout is bursting with potential, with some calling him the best pass-catcher in his class when healthy. That final bit has been elusive thus far; across four seasons at Colorado and Arizona State, Tyson played in just 33 games -- good for an average of less than nine games a year.
Still, there is reason to be excited about Tyson's tools. At his best, he's a pass-catching savant, using precise footwork and an acrobat-like leaps to surge to establish himself as one of football's more prominent wideouts.
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Jordyn and Jaylon Tyson are, indeed, related. The draft hopeful and Cavaliers guard are brothers, bonded by blood -- and athletic prowess.
Tyson's brother is Jaylon Tyson. If that name sounds familiar, that's because it is. Jaylon is a budding basketball talent who has shined off the bench in Cleveland. He came to prominence during the 2025-26 season, seeing his minutes triple and his scoring averages quadruple in his second year.
Prior to his time in the NBA, Jaylon spent time at Texas, Texas Tech and California. He left the Red Raiders in a haste following the 2022-23 season, citing racially insensitive comments made by Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams as the reason for his departure.
“Last year, I was racially discriminated against on multiple occasions. I was called a slave, and that Mark Adams was my master,” Jaylon told Sports Illustrated. “When he said that I kind of froze and went down a dark path in my life that I had never [experienced] before. It was very embarrassing for me and my family to have to go through this process.”
Adams was suspended for the comments. He eventually resigned from his post.
As far as Jordyn and Jaylon's relationship is concerned, the two are close as can be. Jaylon was Jordyn's confidant as the wide receiver dealt with injury struggles throughout his time in college.
“He was very important to my rehab because he was consistently in my ear,” Jordyn told Andscape. “He helped instill confidence, especially following that first injury. He helped take my mind off [the injury] by just talking me through it. He was there every step of the way. I can’t thank him enough.”
When asked about Jordyn's NFL prospects, Jaylon was confident he'd find his footing regardless of situation. He's a Tyson, after all.
“He’ll be a difference maker wherever he goes,” Jaylon said. “He’s a dog on the field. He’s a Tyson. We always want to run towards the smoke. That’s how we were raised. We don’t shy from nobody. His talent speaks for itself, but his mental approach to the game is what separates him from everyone else.”
The Cavaliers selected Jaylon with the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A 6-6 guard with a smooth shooting stroke and strong on-ball skills, Jaylon was an alluring proposition for a Cleveland roster seeking secondary ball-handlers behind Donovan Mitchell. He has made himself an indispensable part of Kenny Atkinson's operation as of late -- a far cry from a rookie campaign that saw him make just three starts.
All told, Jordyn Tyson has two siblings: older brothers Jaylon and Berron.
Like Jordyn and Jaylon, Berron also flocked to athletics as a child, emerging as a top-tier athlete of his own. His sport of choice is the same as Jordyn's: football.
Tyson's brother is Berron Tyson. He, too, spent some time on the gridiron, turning out for Division I side South Alabama from 2014-17.
Berron was a running back and cornerback for the Jaguars, tallying 11 carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns and four tackles across his collegiate career. He also ran track at South Alabama, garnering praise as a decathlete.
Berron now serves as the Associate Director of Sports Performance (Men's Basketball, Dance) and Austin Peay. He filled a similar role at his alma mater as well as Alabama State, where he was the schools' Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning.