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Kenyon Sadiq 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Newest Jet Taking off to TE1 Territory
With the addition of Kenyon Sadiq, the New York Jets could be looking to move to more 12-personnel sets this season to create mismatches with both Sadiq and former second-round selection Mason Taylor under the guidance of Frank Reich. Of the two tight ends, Sadiq offers the higher upside coming off a Junior season at Oregon that saw him haul in 51 passes for 560 receiving yards, averaging 11.0 Yards per reception, and find the end zone on eight occasions. Last season, the Jets ranked 29th in total yards per game (263.6) and were last in passing yards per game, averaging a minuscule 140.3. With Breece Hall locked up and Garrett Wilson healthy (knee), the additions of Sadiq, Geno Smith, and Omar Cooper Jr. have many projecting a significant improvement for the Jets this season. Look for Sadiq to operate from the slot and become one of Smith's first reads in the passing game as his 1.72 yards per route run throughout his college tenure compares favourably to that of Trey McBride (1.65) and Sam LaPorta (1.75). First-round draft capital and an early declaration have historically led to production at the tight end position, both of which Sadiq has entering the 2026 season.
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