Jets Draft Kenyon Sadiq 16th Overall After Prank Call
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- Kenyon Sadiq was drafted 16th overall by the New York Jets, the second of three first‑round selections.
- Aaron Glenn confirmed the call was real, ending Sadiq’s fear of a prank after the Shedeur Sanders incident.
- Shedeur Sanders' prank after being drafted by the Browns led to a $250,000 fine for the Atlanta Falcons and a $100,000 fine for Jax Ulbrich.
- Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 by the NFL for the prank, prompting stricter enforcement of draft‑call protocols.
- Kenyon Sadiq posted 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns in his final college season at Oregon.
Why it matters: The Jets gain a proven pass‑catcher, while the Falcons lose $250,000 in fines, reinforcing stricter prank policies and prompting teams to verify draft calls more rigorously.
