Former Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq celebrated with his family and girlfriend, Addison Osta, as the Jets selected him with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Thursday night. Osta shared an Instagram Story snapshot of Sadiq standing in his living room while sporting a Gang Green hat.

Three things to know about Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq, including his transformation, his NFL comparisons, and what his coach and quarterback say about him.

For a second, Jets first-round draft pick Kenyon Sadiq thought his "Welcome to the NFL" moment was a hoax. His mind flashed to last year's draft and Shedeur Sanders. The viral moment occurred when the tight end from Oregon was selected 16th overall.

Here's what to know about Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq ahead of the NFL draft, including his latest mock projections, scouting report and stats.

The X drafted tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the X pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. What does this mean for the Oregon Ducks?

Kenyon Sadiq told New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn during his NFL Draft call he thought it was a "prank call."

The prank call that Shedeur Sanders received during the 2025 draft made Kenyon Sadiq wary when he got a call from the Jets during the first round on Thursday night.

Get the know Kenyon Sadiq, one of the Jets' first-round picks at the 2026 NFL Draft, right here:

Don't worry, Kenyon Sadiq. You really are a first-round pick. The New York Jets, who selected the Oregon tight end with the No. 16 overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft, released a video with the team informing him of their decision.

It's important to note that Sadiq is also the second-highest favorite for other draft spots, specifically the No. 15 pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the No. 14 pick to the Baltimore Ravens, and the No. 13 pick to the Los Angeles Rams.