David Bailey gives rave review to Kenyon Sadiq as Jets NFL Draft class gets better

The New York Jets raised some eyebrows with their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, following up the selection of Texas Tech pass rusher David Bailey at No. 2 overall with a tight end by taking Oregon dynamo Kenyon Sadiq with the No. 16 pick acquired from the Indianapolis Colts.

In a weak tight end class, the Jets decided to pounce on a prospect who was likely going to be selected within the Top 20 picks in the name of adding the best player available. Darren Mougey double-dipped with his pass catchers, trading up to No. 30 to select Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.

In his first official interview since joining the Jets, Bailey was quick to throw some praise on his new teammate. Sadiq's impact at Oregon was so immense that a loaded Red Raiders defense made sure to highlight him as the X-factor that made that offense work.

Bailey said that when Texas Tech suited up against Oregon in the College Football Playoff, the coaching staff identified Sadiq as the best player on the Ducks' offense. On a team led by possible 2027 top pick Dante Moore and multiple dynamic skill position players, that is quite a compliment.

Jets No. 2 pick David Bailey praises No. 16 pick Kenyon Sadiq

Sadiq caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns last season for the Ducks. What made Sadiq stand out to the Jets is his genuinely rare athletic ability, which gives him the versatility needed to make him more than just a regular tight end.

With a 4.39 40-yard dash and 43-inch vertical jump, Sadiq shows promise as both an in-line tight end and a split-out receiver. Not only is he elite after the catch, but he has shown enough upside as a blocker to play as a more traditional tight end if the need arises.

The big question surrounding the Sadiq pick is how he will fit in with an offense that already has Mason Taylor at tight end. Will Frank Reich play 12 personnel for most of the year, or will he use Sadiq as a bigger slot receiver? The possibilities are endless, but the Jets need to settle on a few of them.

Bailey knows exactly how game-breaking a talent Sadiq can be if he is used properly, and the Jets seem to believe the plan they have in place will do everything possible to unlock his full potential.

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