Jets take TE Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16

At No. 16, the Jets take their top-pass catcher on the board -- Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq. Sadiq was set to be the target of teams trading up. Instead, he goes to the Jets.

No. 16: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon This is…fascinating. They drafted Mason Taylor last year, but Sadiq is a much more electrifying athlete. He needs to be in a specific role, but assuming the Jets trot out 12 personnel I think this could work, especially with his skill after the catch

Jets select TE Kenyon Sadiq with the No. 16 overall pick.

With the 16th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets select, Kenyon Sadiq TE out of Oregon!

Kenyon Sadiq is off my board in redraft. No thanks to that whole situation, fuck that.

i figured the Rams were going to do something weird with that pick -- i thought it'd be Kenyon Sadiq, though

ROOKIE TE1 IS OFF THE BOARD! Jets selected Mason Taylor in the 2nd last year & now add Kenyon Sadiq into the mix. Fun add to a passing game in need of weapons but cements Sadiq as a back-end 1st Rd pick in rookie drafts. There’s other rookie TEs worth waiting for... - @colinmctamany.bsky.social

Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon) is a rare athlete and the consensus top-ranked tight end in the 2026 class. 84.2% Route % 7.5 Depth of Target (DOT) He's an elite mismatch weapon who functions as a "big receiver" in the slot. #NFLDraft

From Eugene to New York. Your newest #ProDuck, Kenyon Sadiq. #GoDucks x nyjets Via: GoDucks

16. New York Jets — Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Grade: A While the Jets added Mason Taylor last year, you can start thinking of a 12 personnel package with him and Sadiq on the field. This could work nicely for New York. www.sbnation.com/nfl/1111962/...