Jets Sign Kenyon Sadiq, Cade Klubnik to Rookie Contracts, Full Salary Info for 2026 NFL Draft Picks

The New York Jets have signed some top 2026 NFL draft picks to contracts ahead of rookie camp.

The Jets inked tight end Kenyon Sadiq and quarterback Cade Klubnik to rookie deals, the team announced Thursday.

Sadiq's deal is a four-year deal worth around $22.3 million with a fifth-year option, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. Klubnik's contract totals $5.5 million over four years.

The Jets also announced the signing of former Kansas State defensive back and seventh-round pick VJ Payne. Payne is projected by Spotrac to sign a four-year, $4.4 million deal.

Jets rookie camp is set to begin Friday in New Jersey.

The contract news comes after the Jets announced each rookie's NFL numbers earlier Thursday. Sadiq will be wearing No. 16, while Klubnik will wear No. 10 and Payne will wear No. 34.

The Jets have yet to announce a rookie contract for edge rusher David Bailey, who was selected by the franchise with the No. 2 pick. Bailey is projected to sign a four-year, $57.2 million deal, per Spotrac.

Also in need of a contract is the Jets' third first-round pick, wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr., who Spotrac projects will sign a four-year, $17.5 million deal.

Other remaining members of the Jets' incoming draft class include cornerback D'Angelo Ponds, defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. and guard Anez Cooper.

The Jets received an A-minus grade from the B/R NFL scouting department for their 2026 draft.

Bleacher Report scouts praised general manager Darren Mougey for selecting Bailey over Arvell Reese for "more long-term upside" and described Klubnik as "a sensible dart throw at the game's most important position."

"This was a strong, stage-setting draft for the Jets, who will likely target their next franchise quarterback a year from now," B/R NFL scouts wrote.

Mougey is set to get a first look at Sadiq, Klubnik, Bailey and the rest of his rookie class in action during this weekend's minicamp.