National reactions: Jets have a 'steal' with Kenyon Sadiq pick at 16
Here's a roundup of national reactions from the NFL world to the Jets' selection of Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 overall at the 2025 NFL Draft.
The New York Jets selected Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th-overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. It was widely speculated that the Jets would add to their offense with this pick, balancing the second-overall selection of edge rusher David Bailey . While many saw a wide receiver with this selection, general manager Darren Mougey went in a slightly different direction.
The GM added a player who will immediately improve the intermediate passing game and be a matchup problem for defenses. Sadiq earned second-team All-American and first-round All-Big Ten honors in 2025. The senior led the Ducks with 51 receptions with 560 yards and added eight touchdowns.
New York selected Sadiq with their second first-round draft pick, a selection they acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the blockbuster trade sending Sauce Gardner to the Colts. Sadiq trades in his Oregon green for Gang Green. He will be a focal point of the passing game, providing a new element to the passing attack that will take some attention off Garrett Wilson.
Here is a roundup of national reactions to the Sadiq to the Jets: Reaction: Jets select Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 The #Jets will select Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16.