The Tyson family of Plano, Texas is severely overrepresented on Sports Reference.
Berron, the oldest athletic Tyson brother, played football for South Alabama in the mid-2010s. Jaylon, possibly the best known of the three, is in year two with the Cavaliers. And Jordyn, the youngest, is a near-lock for the NFL draft’s first round after a strong career at Arizona State.
This creates opportunities for Tyson family cross-promotion, and Friday marked the perfect introduction. Jaylon burned the 76ers for 39 points in a thrilling 117–115 Cleveland victory, and proceeded to shout-out Jordyn after giving out the winning assist to star forward Evan Mobley.
“He’s going top five,” Jaylon told ESPN after the game. “I believe he’s wide receiver one.”
A little NFL-NBA crossover:
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) January 17, 2026
Cavs guard Jaylon Tyson, brother of likely top-10 NFL Draft pick Jordyn Tyson, just scored a career-high 39 points and dished out the game-winning assist.
He was asked about his brother right after the game:
“He’s going top-5… I believe he’s WR1.” pic.twitter.com/N8MsCQ2HnW
The network prompted Jaylon to acknowledge Jordyn by mentioning that ESPN’s Mel Kiper is mocking the ex-Sun Devil in the top-10. Jordyn registered 711 receiving yards this season after posting 1,101 in Arizona State’s breakthrough 2024 campaign.
If they want to create the ultimate Tyson singularity, the Browns pick No. 6 and are eternally in need of wide receivers.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson Stumps for NFL Prospect Brother After Huge Night vs. 76ers.
