The New Orleans Saints selected wide receiver Jordyn Tyson eighth overall [1] during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on April 24, 2026.
The selection marks a historic achievement for the Tyson family. Jordyn and his brother, Jaylon Tyson, are now the first siblings to be drafted in the first round of two different professional sports [2].
Jaylon Tyson, a small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers, celebrated the news by leaving a voicemail for his brother. In the recording, Jaylon said he was proud and that Jordyn had influenced his own life.
"You inspire me every day, not only as an athlete, but as a human being," Jaylon said [3].
The draft event took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located approximately 300 miles from Cleveland [4]. Jaylon recorded the message while with the Cavaliers organization, and said hard work was required to reach the first round of a professional draft.
Jordyn's selection at No. 8 [1] places him among the elite prospects of the 2026 class. The New Orleans Saints now add a high-profile weapon to their offense, while the Tyson brothers establish a rare precedent for athletic success across different leagues.
“"You inspire me every day, not only as an athlete, but as a human being."”
The Tyson siblings' achievement is a statistical anomaly in professional sports, highlighting a rare intersection of elite genetic talent and discipline across two distinct disciplines. While siblings often succeed in the same sport, reaching the first round of both the NBA and NFL drafts underscores a level of versatility and peak performance that is virtually unprecedented in U.S. professional athletics.
