Who is Jayson Tatum’s brother? Jaycob Tatum’s bio and details

Grace Waruguru

updated at July 5, 2023 at 10:20 AM

The online community has been curious about Jaycob Tatum's background and life story. He is primarily known for being Jayson Tatum's brother, whose notable achievements in the NBA have set him among the top players. Keep scrolling to learn all about Jayson's sibling and details.

It is not uncommon to see families take on a general interest in the same industry, for example, sports. The Tatum family has been interested in basketball and football, passing the passion and skill to other generations. What is Jaycob Tatum's story?

Jaycob Tatum's profile summary

Full name	Jaycob Tatum
Date of birth	January 27, 2004
Age	19 years old (as of 2023)
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Place of birth	St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African - American
Father	Justin Tatum
Siblings	Jayson and Kayden Tatum
Height	6 feet, 2 inches
Education	Western Illinois University
Profession	Student, football player
Social media presence	Instagram, Twitter

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How old is Jaycob Tatum?

Jaycob Tatum (aged 19 years as of July 2023) was born on January 27, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is famously known as Jayson Tatum's younger brother, who will likely follow him as a professional sportsperson. He prefers to live a private life.

Jaycob Tatum pictures — Jaycob Tatum is a college football player for the Western Illinois Leathernecks. Photo: @jaycobtatum2 (Modified by editor)
Source: Instagram

Jaycob Tatum's parents

The teenager's father is Justin Tatum, and his stepmom is Brandy Cole. Justin is a former basketball player and an alumnus of St. Louis University, where he was a member of SLU Billikens. During his tenure, he was named the Conference USA First Team All-Defense player, ranking 6th in blocked shots at the institution.

Justin is the coach for the Christian Brothers College High School and is one of the renowned coaches in Missouri. He boasts a record of 278 wins and 132 losses in 16 years. In addition, he has been named Coach of the Year four times by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA).

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Brandy Cole attained her law degree in 2010 and works as an attorney in St. Louis. In 2016, Brandy married Marcus 'Jakes' Barnes. The details of Jaycob Tatum's mom are under wraps. However, according to Heavy.com, he was born out of a relationship his father got into after separating from Cole.

Jaycob Tatum's siblings

Jaycob has two siblings, Jayson and Kayden Tatum. Jayson is the most popular among the three and was drafted in the 2017 NBA draft. Jaycob Tatum's brother plays as a small forward and power forward for the Boston Celtics. The details of his youngest sister Kayden are not public, likely because she is still young.

Jason Tatums' family — Jaycob Tatum and his father (L). To the right is Jaycob holding the State Champion's trophy. Photo: @jaycobtatum2 (Modified by editor)
Source: Instagram

Education

Jaycob started his early education at the Chaminade College Preparatory School. He then joined Christian Brothers College and was an avid football player. During his time with the team, they won two state championships. Currently, Tatum is a student at Western Illinois University. Jaycob Tatum's football passion continues to grow as he plays as a linebacker for the school's team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

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Jaycob Tatum's height

According to Foxsports.com, Jayson Tatum's brother is 6 feet and 2 inches tall. He has a well-built physique and likely maintains an active workout routine thanks to his sporting lifestyle.

Jaycob Tatum's photos

Jaycob lives a lowkey life away from public glare. You can check out his images on his social media accounts, where he mostly shares his football milestones. Jaycob is also an uncle to one nephew, Jayson "Deuce" Christopher Tatum Jr, his brother's son. Jayson Tatum frequently posts his photos on Instagram.

Jaycob Tatum's basketball interest remains a mystery, unlike his father and brother. However, he looks up to his big brother and admires his professional achievements. Netizens will be eager to see what becomes of his football career after completing college.

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