New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq is already making waves—and it's not just about his draft stock. Selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Oregon, the versatile playmaker is poised to bring a dynamic edge to the Jets' offense. But what's really turning heads is his candid confession about his new quarterback, Geno Smith.

Sadiq, who played college football in the Pacific Northwest from 2023 to 2025, grew up watching Smith dominate for the Seattle Seahawks. At rookie minicamp this past weekend, the tight end didn't hold back about his fandom—and his playful pivot. "I'm a Seahawks fan, well, not anymore," Sadiq joked with reporters. "Being a West Coast guy, I was a Seahawks fan. So of course I watched him. He's a great quarterback who did great things in Seattle. He's a veteran. It'll be great to get around him and pick his brain a little bit. He's been around the game for a long time."

It's a full-circle moment for Sadiq, who would have been joining the Oregon program around the time Smith earned NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors with the Seahawks. Now, the rookie is tasked with building on-field chemistry with a player he once admired from the stands—and he's embracing the challenge.

For Jets fans, this connection could be a game-changer. Sadiq's ability to excel as both a pass-catcher and an in-line blocker should make life easier for Smith under center, adding a versatile weapon to Frank Reich's offense. As the duo develops their rhythm, expect Sadiq to lean on his childhood admiration to fuel a partnership that could elevate the entire Jets attack.