Kenyon Sadiq Tells Jets Coach He Thought NFL Draft Call Was 'Prank'
Summary
The New York Jets improved their team by selecting three players in the first round of the NFL Draft, including tight end Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon. Sadiq initially thought the call from the Jets was a prank before realizing it was real, and the Jets expect him to contribute strongly to their offense.Key Facts
- The Jets used three first-round picks in the NFL Draft to add new players to their team.
- Their first pick was David Bailey, a defensive player from Texas Tech, chosen second overall.
- Kenyon Sadiq, a tight end from Oregon, was picked 16th and was not at the draft location.
- Sadiq thought the Jets draft call was a prank at first but then accepted the offer.
- The Jets also picked wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana in the first round.
- Last season, Sadiq had 51 catches for 560 yards and scored 8 touchdowns in college.
- The Jets aim for Sadiq and Cooper to help improve their passing game, which was the worst in the NFL last year.
- Quarterback Geno Smith will lead the Jets’ offense next season after Justin Fields moved to the Kansas City Chiefs.
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