Kenyon Sadiq 2026 NFL Draft Profile: Everything you need to know about Jets' No. 16 pick

Prospect Overview

NFL.com: A versatile tight end with a shredded physique and alluring potential as a volume target, Sadiq’s route tree will be full of branches. His athleticism and break quickness should allow him to uncover against man coverage on all three levels. He’s talented after the catch, with the ability to make things easier for play-callers and quarterbacks looking to move the sticks. He has the body control and hand strength to win contested catches but will occasionally allow balls to hit the ground on lower-difficulty plays. He’s adequate as a blocker, giving good effort in-line and locating and landing on linebackers as a move blocker. Teams looking to diversify their passing game options with a talented pass-catching tight end could make Sadiq a priority.

Bleacher Report: Kenyon Sadiq is one of the most physical and versatile blockers in the entire class.

Add in his explosive ability down the field and after the catch to maximize any passing attack, and he's the TE1 in this class. Sadiq is a former 4-star recruit, and his athletic ability as a multi-sport standout has transitioned to the football field, showcasing his incredible potential as a pass catcher.

He's been working behind the scenes at Oregon and took over as the No. 1 tight end for the Ducks in 2025, and earned Big Ten Kwalick-Clark Tight End of the Year and All-Big Ten first team honors. He set career marks as a junior with 560 yards on 51 receptions with 8 touchdowns. The production isn't eye-popping, but don't let that take away from Sadiq's upside.

Why Sadiq makes sense for the Jets

Pairing with tight end Mason Taylor gives the Jets a dual-threat at the tight end position. While it's unclear how New York plans to utilize Sadiq, the opportunity to have an offense like the Bills have with Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox is appealing.

Connor's Take

This one is a surprise. Coach Aaron Glenn, at the NFL's annual meeting, shouted out Mason Taylor as a player to watch this season. Now they go, and with their second first-round pick, add Sadiq.

There's no denying the physical gifts from the Oregon tight end. He's 6-3, 241 pounds. He ran a 4.39 40-yard dash and 43.5-inch vertical. He caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns a season ago. He just needs time to develop.

NFL Comparison

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