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Jets Draft Sadiq to Shake Up Offense | New York Jets News
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The Jets stunned the NFL by selecting Kenyon Sadiq at 16, bypassing Mason Taylor to grab a rare athletic tight end with elite speed and playmaking potential. At 6’3” and 241 lbs, Sadiq’s 4.39 40-yard dash (the fastest ever for a TE) and 51-580-8 stat line from Oregon make him a mismatch nightmare. With Taylor still on board, the Jets now have elite flexibility to run two-T tight end sets, unlocking new offensive wrinkles. While Sadiq needs to improve his blocking, his explosiveness and hands could make him a breakout star — or at least a game-changer who opens doors for others. Healthy for camp, he’s poised to be the most dynamic tight end in the league — if he can just stay on the field.
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