When the New York Jets badly needed a tight end in the 2025 draft, nobody batted an eye when they selected Mason Taylor in the second round. The son of Hall-of-Fame edge rusher Jason Taylor, Mason held most receiving records for a tight end at LSU.
During his rookie season, Taylor also led the Jets’ passing offense in receptions (44) and tied for seventh among all tight ends in contested catches (11)—not bad for a rookie.
But New York felt more was needed at the position. In a surprise move, the Jets drafted Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq with the 16th overall selection in the 2026 NFL draft. Sadiq, a versatile offensive weapon, is expected to see the field early and often during his rookie campaign.
It’s unusual for an NFL team to draft two tight ends within the first…
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