Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson Eager to Join Browns, Play with NBA Brother Jaylon

Tyson hopes to be drafted by Cleveland and reunite with his NBA star sibling.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:35pm

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Jordyn Tyson, a top wide receiver prospect from Arizona State University, has expressed his strong desire to be drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tyson is eager to play in the same city as his older brother, Jaylon, who is a rising star for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. The brothers believe playing together in Cleveland would be a "blessing" and would help motivate Jordyn to reach new heights in his professional football career.

Why it matters

The Browns could use a talented wide receiver like Tyson to bolster their offense, and reuniting the Tyson brothers in Cleveland would create an intriguing storyline and potentially give both players an extra boost of motivation. The city of Cleveland would also embrace having the two siblings playing professional sports in the same town.

The details

Jordyn Tyson, a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, spoke openly about his desire to be selected by the Browns and play alongside his NBA brother Jaylon. Tyson said that if the Browns drafted him, Jaylon would get "the big room" since he's the "big bro", but Jordyn is excited about the possibility. Jaylon has provided Jordyn with advice about being a professional and making good decisions, and Jordyn believes playing with his brother would "increase my game even more than it already has" by keeping him "more locked in on a day-to-day basis."

  • Jordyn Tyson spoke to reporters about his desire to play for the Browns at the 2026 NFL Combine on February 27, 2026.
  • Jaylon Tyson was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Draft.

The players

Jordyn Tyson

A star wide receiver prospect from Arizona State University who is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jaylon Tyson

Jordyn's older brother, who is a rising star for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA after being drafted 24th overall in 2024.

Cleveland Browns

The NFL team that Jordyn Tyson hopes will draft him in 2026 so he can play in the same city as his NBA brother Jaylon.

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What they’re saying

“He would be buying the house, and he'd get the big room because that's big bro, but shoot, that'd be a blessing if it happened, but I'm good with whatever, no matter (which team).”

— Jordyn Tyson, Wide Receiver Prospect (Sporting News)

“Just being a pro, being an everyday guy, making good decisions and stuff like that. And just knowing it's a business at the end of the day. You've got to earn your keep and prove yourself every day.”

— Jordyn Tyson, Wide Receiver Prospect (Sporting News)

“He'll just make me more locked in on a day-to-day basis, just seeing him. He's the reason I have this work ethic to this day, just looking at him as a pro and seeing what he does on a day-to-day basis, I think it would increase my game even more than it already has.”

— Jordyn Tyson, Wide Receiver Prospect (Sporting News)

What’s next

The Browns will evaluate Jordyn Tyson's performance at the NFL Combine and determine if he is a good fit for their team in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The prospect of the Tyson brothers playing professional sports in the same city of Cleveland would create an exciting storyline and potentially give both players an extra boost of motivation. Jordyn Tyson's desire to join the Browns and play alongside his NBA star sibling Jaylon highlights the appeal of keeping talented siblings together in the same market.