5 things to know about Jets' first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq
Get the know Kenyon Sadiq, one of the Jets' first-round picks at the 2026 NFL Draft, right here:
Kenyon Sadiq was not on the radar of everyone that follows the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now he is. With the second of eventually three first-round picks at the draft, the Oregon tight was selected by New York at No.
16 overall . By most accounts, Sadiq was considered the top tight end prospect in this year's draft and now he joins Mason Taylor at tight end in the Jets offense. With 51 catches, 560 yards and eight touchdown in 14 games played in 2025, he could be a factor in the Jets offense from the jump.
You'll want to get to know him more now. Here are five things to know about Sadiq: Used to leading the offense Alongside Taylor at tight end and Garrett Wilson and fellow first-round rookie Omar Cooper Jr. at wideout, Sadiq further adds to a Jets offense that could be a talented one in 2026.
Sadiq's resume is filled with production at Oregon. He led the team with51 catches, which broke a school record at the position, and had eight touchdowns, the most of any FBS tight end. In total, 13 of his 51 catches went over 20 yards as well.