New York Jets Rookie Kenyon Sadiq Underwent Hernia Procedure

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Thursday that rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq underwent a minor hernia procedure.

The Jets expect Sadiq to be ready for training camp.

The Jets took Sadiq with the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 

For Oregon in 2025, Sadiq had 51 receptions for 560 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns. He finished his college career with 80 receptions for 892 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns in 42 games.

Sadiq was named a second-team All-American and the Big Ten TE of the Year and was a finalist for the John Mackey Award, which goes to the nation's top tight end.

The Jets went 3-14 last season. They took Texas Tech's David Bailey with the second overall pick in this year's draft. 

It will be up to Bailey and Sadiq to turn the Jets around. The franchise hasn't made the playoffs since the 2010 season. 

"David Bailey said it already," Sadiq said during his introductory press conference. "This organization is trending in the right direction. And I'm just a piece that can help and I'm ready to help. Whatever the team needs me to do, I'm going to do it."

Sadiq will catch passes from veteran QB Geno Smith next season. The Jets acquired Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. 

New York's new OC is Frank Reich. He was hired in February to join head coach Glenn's staff, bringing extensive NFL experience as both a head coach and play-caller.   

Even though the Jets have been a walking disaster for so long, Sadiq was happy Gang Green drafted him. 

"It's unreal, man. It's special," Sadiq said. "My sister currently lives in New York, so I'm happy to get down there. But great interactions with all the staff, in meetings and everything. So I'm beyond excited, super grateful.

"I think it's versatility, speed and toughness, bro, seriously. I think I can help in the running and passing game on top of that. I'm sure I'm on special teams as well. That's what I did at Oregon, and that's what I'll continue to do. I can create separation, but I can also go hit someone. Obviously, the NFL is different. I'm going to have to clean some things up. But, man, I'm going to go hit somebody. I'm not going to be scared."

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