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Jordyn Tyson drafted by Saints while brother Jaylon plays in NBA playoffs for Cavs
TL;DR
Jordyn Tyson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints as his brother Jaylon plays in the NBA playoffs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyson, a wide receiver from Arizona State, was the second WR selected in the draft.
Key points
- Jordyn Tyson drafted by New Orleans Saints
- Jaylon Tyson plays for Cleveland Cavaliers
- Jordyn is a wide receiver from Arizona State
- Tyson was the second WR selected in the draft
- Saints held onto their No. 8 overall pick
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Jaylon Tyson and the Cleveland Cavaliers were in the middle of the second quarter of their NBA playoff matchup with the Toronto Raptors when it happened.
The New Orleans Saints drafted wide receiver Jordyn Tyson -- yes, Jaylon's brother.
Jordyn is a talented WR from Arizona State, the second off the board Thursday night after Ohio State's Carnell Tate.
The Saints stayed at their No. 8 overall pick, and Tyson fell to them.
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The Cavs already had a plan to make sure Jaylon would hear the news soon after it happened.
"Weāre going to make sure he gets the news somehow,"Ā Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters. "I know itās the playoffs, but thatās your family and your brother."
Jordyn has spoken about the positive influence Jaylon has had on him. There are a lot of lessons you learn as a pro athlete that Jordyn will have passed down to him by his brother.
Q&A
Who is Jordyn Tyson and which team drafted him?
Jordyn Tyson is a wide receiver from Arizona State, and he was drafted by the New Orleans Saints.
What is the significance of Jordyn Tyson being drafted while his brother plays in the NBA playoffs?
Jordyn Tyson's draft by the Saints coincides with his brother Jaylon playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs, highlighting a unique family achievement in professional sports.
Which wide receiver was drafted before Jordyn Tyson in the NFL draft?
Carnell Tate from Ohio State was the first wide receiver drafted before Jordyn Tyson.
