Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq's 2026 NFL Draft video highlights

TL;DR

The New York Jets selected Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sadiq is considered the top tight end in the draft, showcasing impressive athleticism and versatility.

Key points

Jets selected Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th overall pick
Sadiq is regarded as the best tight end in the draft
He recorded a 4.40 40-yard dash and a 43.5-inch vertical
Finished junior season with 51 receptions and 8 touchdowns

Kenyon SadiqDavid BaileyMason TaylorOregon

The New York Jets took Texas Tech EDGE David Bailey with their first pick (second overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.

Moving forward, Jets selected Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, one year after they selected tight end Mason Taylor at the 2025 draft.

Sadiq was generally regarded as the best tight end in the draft due to his blend of size (6-foot-3, 241 pounds) and athleticism (4.40 40-yard dash, 43.5-inch vertical).

"He's versatile as a pass catcher, understanding how to sit down in windows against zone looks and create separation at the top of his routes against man coverage," Scouts Inc. wrote in their scouting report of Sadiq. Sadiq finished his junior season with 51 receptions for 560 yards (11.0 yards per reception) and eight touchdowns while playing 14 games for the Ducks.

Sadiq now joins a Jets passing corps that includes wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell while running back Breece Hall could be a factor in the passing game for Smith. What makes this selection interesting for New York is that they took Taylor last season out of LSU, which could indicate that the team is willing to field two tight ends for a significant portion of the snaps.