Kenyon Sadiq
Sadiq in 2025
New York Jets
Position Tight end
Roster status Unsigned draft pick
Personal information
Born (2005-03-04) March 4, 2005 (age 21)
Idaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight 241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Skyline (Idaho Falls)
College Oregon (2023–2025)
NFL draft 2026: 1st round, 16th overall
Career history
  • New York Jets (2026–present)
Awards and highlights
  • Second-team All-American (2025)
  • Big Ten Tight End of the Year (2025)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenyon Sadiq (/ˈsɑːdik/ SAH-deek; born March 4, 2005) is an American professional football tight end for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Sadiq was born on March 4, 2005 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.[1] Raised by a single mother along with two other siblings, Sadiq and his family resided in McCammon, Idaho for most of his early life, often spending time living with his grandparents. His grandfather, Terry Pleadger, was a Bannock County Sheriff and father figure for Sadiq, and his grandmother, Alaine Pleadger, was another significant figure in his upbringing. Sadiq began playing football when he was in the fourth grade, where he was a Running back in a primarily Wing-T offense. Sadiq also played flag football, and won a national championship for it in Las Vegas when he was in seventh grade.[2] For his freshman year of high school, Sadiq attended Marsh Valley High School in Arimo, Idaho, before returning to Idaho Falls to help tend to his grandmother who was suffering from Breast cancer.[3] After moving, Sadiq attended Skyline High School, where he, as a sophomore, helped contribute to a 42-22 IHSAA 4A state championship win over Emmett High School.[4][5] As a junior he notched 79 receptions, 1,166 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns.[6] Coming out of high school, Sadiq was rated as a four-star recruit and the number one recruit in Idaho, and committed to play college football for the Oregon Ducks over offers from schools such as Iowa State, Michigan, and Washington.[7]

College career

In the 2024 Fiesta Bowl, Sadiq hauled in his first career touchdown in the win.[8] He finished his freshman season in 2023 with five receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown, as well a carry for 12 yards, while appearing in all 14 games.[9][10] In 2024, Sadiq saw his role with the Ducks increase.[11] In Week 8 of the 2024 season, he hauled in two receptions for a career-high 58 yards.[12] In the 2024 Big Ten Football Championship Game, Sadiq hauled in two receptions for 30 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Penn State.[13] He finished the 2024 season with 24 receptions for 308 yards and two touchdowns.[14]

Sadiq made 14 appearances for the Ducks in 2025, recording 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. He declared for the 2026 NFL draft following the season.[15]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		 241 lb
(109 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		 6 ft 6+1⁄4 in
(1.99 m)		 4.39 s 1.54 s 2.57 s 43.5 in
(1.10 m)		 11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)		 26 reps
All values from NFL Combine[16][17]

On April 23, 2026, Sadiq was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft with the 16th overall pick by the New York Jets. Prior to the draft, the Jets previously obtained the selection as part of the trade that sent Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts.[18]

Personal life

Sadiq enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking in his free time, hobbies he adopted from his grandfather.[19]

References

  1. ^ "Wishing @KenyonSadiq a happy birthday! #GoDucks". Twitter. March 4, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Brugler, Dane. "Kenyon Sadiq - The Beast 2026". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Clarke, Ryan (August 28, 2024). "Tight end Kenyon Sadiq prepares to set the hook on opportunity with Oregon Ducks". oregonlive. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  4. ^ "2020 4A Idaho State Football Tournament Football". High School On SI. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Walton, Brandon (April 19, 2022). "Skyline's Kenyon Sadiq goes from unheralded prospect to sixth Idaho 4-star recruit". High School On SI. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  6. ^ Steele, Allan (August 18, 2022). "HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Skyline's Kenyon Sadiq talks about his commitment to Oregon". Post Register. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Crepea, James (August 15, 2022). "Kenyon Sadiq, four-star athlete, commits to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  8. ^ Dietz, Alec (August 24, 2024). "In experienced TE room, Kenyon Sadiq might be Oregon football's not-so-secret weapon". The Register-Guard. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  9. ^ Crepea, James (August 14, 2024). "Oregon football tight end Kenyon Sadiq 'probably the best athlete on the team,' how big a role will sophomore have in 2024?". OregonLive.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Clarke, Ryan (August 28, 2024). "Tight end Kenyon Sadiq prepares to set the hook on opportunity with Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  11. ^ Crepea, James (October 23, 2024). "Tight end Kenyon Sadiq's role continues to grow for No. 1 Oregon football". OregonLive.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  12. ^ Hansen, Chris (October 23, 2024). "TE Kenyon Sadiq rises in absence of Terrance Ferguson for No. 1 Oregon football". The Register-Guard. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  13. ^ Cleary, Olivia (December 9, 2024). "Oregon Ducks Tight Ends Terrance Ferguson, Kenyon Sadiq Key to College Football Playoff Run". Oregon Ducks on SI. SI.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  14. ^ Smalley, Don. "2025 Oregon Ducks Offseason Preview: Bring on the Kenyon Sadiq era". Ducks Wire. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  15. ^ "Sources: Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq will declare for NFL draft". espn.com. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  16. ^ "Kenyon Sadiq Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  17. ^ "Kenyon Sadiq College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  18. ^ "Jets Select Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq with 16th Overall Pick in 2026 NFL Draft". newyorkjets.com. New York Jets. April 23, 2026.
  19. ^ "Kenyon Sadiq NFL Draft profile: Dynamic playmaker with rare traits but real questions ahead of Round 1". CBS Sports. April 22, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2026.