Skyline Grad Kenyon Sadiq Drafted by the New York Jets
- On Thursday, the New York Jets selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft held in Pittsburgh.
- Coach Aaron Glenn and General Manager Darren Mougey prioritized defense after the Jets went 3-14 last season, ranking 31st in sacks with only 26.
- Bailey led the FBS with 14.5 sacks and recorded 81 pressures in 2025, establishing him as the draft's best 'pure' pass rusher available.
- Crosstown, the New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick Thursday, addressing their defensive needs.
- New York Jets management holds nine total draft picks, with the next selection at 16th overall as they continue building their defensive roster.
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NFL analyst on Jets’ No. 16 overall draft pick Kenyon Sadiq: ‘Not quite sure where he’s going to fit in’
The New York Jets held three first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, and with their second selection at No. 16 overall, GM Darren Mougey pulled the trigger on Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
Jets draft pick Kenyon Sadiq thought he was getting pranked during phone call
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq thought one of the most important calls of his life was a prank call.The Jets drafted Sadiq with the No. 16 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, but the 21-year-old wasn’t so sure at first."Kenyon, how you doing? This is Darren Mougey with the New York Jets," Darren Mougey, the Jets general manager, said to start the phone call.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM…
Party time: It was loud and boisterous as local fans celebrated Skyline grad Kenyon Sadiq getting drafted by the New York Jets
Dozens of local children celebrating as former Skyline High School football player Kenyon Sadiq was selected to play for the New York Jets. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com. Note: Story will be updated with more reaction to the NFL Draft. IDAHO FALLS – From tiny Arimo to Idaho Falls, to the University of Oregon, Kenyon Sadiq said he always had a goal to be the best football player he could be. Eventually playing in the NFL? Why not? That d…
Jets take Texas Tech's David Bailey, Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq and Indiana's Omar Cooper in busy 1st round
The New York Jets selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft and took Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16. They traded back into the first round Thursday night…
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