The New York Jets spent the No. 16 overall pick on Sadiq, the consensus best tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft, as they look to dial it up on offense for the upcoming season.
As it goes, phone calls to draftees are among the highlights of draft weekend, and the Jets' call to the Oregon product was no different. Except, Sadiq felt the call he was getting maybe wasn't on the up-and-up.
The No. 16 pick admitted to Jets head coach Aaron Glenn that he thought he was being prank called, prompting laughs and smiles around the Jets' draft room.
Take a look:
"I was thinking this was a prank call for a second," an emotional Sadiq told head coach Aaron Glenn.
"No, we're not pranking you, brother," a smiling Glenn said, with the Jets' draft room echoing with laughter. "You're gonna be a Jet, you're gonna be a Jet. Trust me on that, man, you've been a target for us for a while."
Prank calls to draft prospects have been a small but prominent part of the NFL draft in recent years. Notably, in 2025, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was prank called by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich amidst the passer's precipitous tumble down draft boards.
Phone drama reemerged in the 2026 draft, with wide receiver Makai Lemon getting in a game of phone tag with the and , ultimately landing with Philadelphia amidst some phone-line confusion.
Q&A
Why did Kenyon Sadiq think the Jets' call was a prank?
Kenyon Sadiq felt that the call he received from the Jets after being drafted was not genuine.
What pick did the New York Jets use to select Kenyon Sadiq?
The New York Jets selected Kenyon Sadiq with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Who is Kenyon Sadiq and why is he significant in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Kenyon Sadiq is considered the best tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft, making his selection by the Jets noteworthy.
What are the Jets' plans for Kenyon Sadiq in the upcoming season?
The Jets aim to enhance their offense for the upcoming season by incorporating Kenyon Sadiq into their lineup.
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