NY Jets film session: Does Kenyon Sadiq justify pick 16?

The New York Jets made quite a statement with the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Tight end is not considered a premium position in the NFL, and it also wasn’t considered a major need for the Jets entering the draft. Yet, they went ahead and used a top-16 pick on Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq.

By selecting Sadiq despite his position and the presence of Mason Taylor on the roster (who was a 2025 second-round pick and had a promising rookie year), the Jets sent a clear message: They think Sadiq will be a superstar.

Athletically, it’s easy to picture Sadiq redefining what a superstar tight end could look like. He earned a perfect 10.00 Relative Athletic Score on the strength of his 4.39 forty time and 43.5-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-3 and 241 pounds. It can be argued that he is the most athletic tight end to ever grace an NFL field.

The big concern is whether Sadiq is too much of a projection to justify the investment.

Sadiq’s production isn’t bad, but it doesn’t quite measure up to recent first-round tight ends. Over his three-year career, he caught 80 passes for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns, including a career-high of 560 yards across 14 games in 2025.

There is also the question of Sadiq’s blocking. He is on the slender side for a tight end and has had his blocking listed as a weakness by some scouts.

So, what did the Jets see in Sadiq beyond his athletic profile to justify the 16th overall pick? Has he shown enough with his technique and skills to prove that he has a strong chance of reaching his lofty ceiling?

Sadiq’s film reveals the truth.

In the latest edition of Blewett’s Blitz, we answer all of those questions and more in a full-fledged breakdown of Sadiq’s All-22 film.

Below is the full Kenyon Sadiq film review and scouting report (strengths and weaknesses).