From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq.
No. 18 Kenyon Sadiq/TE Oregon – 6-3, 245 pounds (Junior)
MEASUREMENTS
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Kenyon Sadiq 6-3/245 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A
THE GOOD
– Although his technique needs refinement, Sadiq is a willing blocker and shows promise when trying to seal off defenders and extend against them
– Lots of positional versatility, can play on the line of scrimmage, out wide and in the slot; even at RB, will be a chess piece for an NFL offense
– Runs impressive routes, very good in and out of breaks
– Great combination of size and speed makes him a threat up the seam
– Good footwork
– Impressive long speed for the position, able to stretch the defense consistently
– Strong hands, reliable in contested catch situations
– Excellent at adjusting to throws, shows impressive body control
– Capable of stepping up and carrying a passing game when other options are injured
– Understands how to navigate zone coverage over the middle of the field
THE BAD
– Technique as a blocker is very raw
– Not especially bulky for the position, will need to gain strength to compete against NFL linemen and linebackers
– Occasional concentration drops
– Struggles with physical corners at line of scrimmage
– Sometimes too complacent on shorter routes, doesn’t look to get open after running initial route, could make life a little easier on his quarterback in the short game
STATS
– Career: 80 receptions, 892 yards, 11.2 yards per reception, 11 touchdowns
– 2023: five receptions, 24 yards, one touchdown
– 2024: 24 receptions, 308 yards, two touchdowns
– 2025: 51 receptions, 560 yards, eight touchdowns
– 42 games through three seasons, all with Oregon
– Ran the ball nine total times for 42 yards
– Returned two kickoffs for 28 total yards
– Credited with three career tackles
INJURY HISTORY
– 2025: Left Week 7 game against Rutgers with lower body injury after landing awkwardly. Injury lingered, missed game against Iowa, returned the following week against Minnesota
BACKGROUND:
– DOB: March 4, 2005 (20-years old)
– Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID
– Attended Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, ID
– Consensus four-star recruit out of high school
– Named MaxPreps Idaho High School Football Player of the Year in 2022
– Seventh in receiving touchdowns (8) in Big Ten in 2025
TAPE BREAKDOWN
With the modern NFL tight end, all the rage is about their pass-catching abilities. That makes sense, but you’ve got to be able to block to play the position, too. And in all honesty, that is an area Kenyon Sadiq needs a bit of refinement in. Too often, he gets grabby and loses leverage. However, I’m not especially worried about him in that regard. One, he’s very young, and two, he shows promise at times.
This isn’t anything major, but it shows some of the things Sadiq can do well as a blocker.
Sadiq is in a three-point stance outside the right tackle. His assignment is simple, but he quickly turns his back to the hole and uses his length to extend on the edge rusher. As the back goes through the hole, Sadiq turns himself to maintain leverage. Blocking isn’t a strength of Sadiq’s, but moments like these don’t make it feel like too strong a weakness, either.
That said, misses like these just can’t happen at the NFL level.
Sadiq’s on the right end of the line of scrimmage again here. He goes for a quick lunge at the defender and completely misses, nearly blowing the play up.
But any team that drafts Sadiq will be doing so with his ability as a pass-catcher in mind. He’s already athletic for the position, but he’s a very refined route runner as well.
Sadiq is in the slot on the left here, and he’s just running a quick post route up the middle of the field. He’s a constant mismatch in man coverage, which is evident here. The ball doesn’t come his way, but Sadiq makes an excellent break and leaves his defender in the dust.
Whether it’s a safety, a nickel corner or a linebacker against him in man coverage, Sadiq is always dangerous.
Here, he’s in the slot to the right of the formation. His size and speed make him an obvious threat down the seam, especially near the end zone. But he’s even harder to defend with footwork as good as this. Sadiq beats his defender with a quick double move, locates the ball, and brings it in for a touchdown.
This is a concept Oregon loved to use with Sadiq. He made an even more impressive play against Rutgers on nearly the same play call. This time, Sadiq motions from the line to the slot and runs a seam up the middle. He puts another nice move on the defender, speeds past him into the open field, and then makes a terrific catch for a touchdown.
One of the beautiful things about Sadiq’s game is his ability to play all over the field. Even with the tight end position getting more agile over the last few years, Sadiq brings a different element to the offense.
Here, he’s lined up out wide at the bottom of the frame, running a deep crosser. Once he gets to the cornerback, he does a good job of staying inside and avoiding any issues with timing. He finds the soft spot in the zone coverage, locates the ball, and brings in a nice long reception over the middle.
CONCLUSION
Kenyon Sadiq is beaming with potential. In the league that’s seen athletic tight ends start to take over the position, Sadiq definitely fits that mold. You can put him anywhere on the offense. Oregon even had him lined up in the backfield occasionally. Sadiq has really impressive speed and occupies defensive attention down the field. He’s also useful in the quick game, where he can rack up yards after the catch. His speed, strength and overall athleticism make him a dynamic tight end.
As dynamic as he is, there are some areas he needs to work on. First and foremost, he must improve as a blocker. Sadiq will need to add strength and refine his technique, and he’ll enter the league as a liability in that regard. He also needs to eliminate concentration drops and could be more active on short routes while his quarterback is scrambling. But with that said, he’s also going to be only 21 years old during his rookie year. There is plenty of time for Sadiq to make his improvements, and I’m confident he will.
I have higher expectations for Sadiq’s career, but he reminds me of Tyler Higbee, an athletic tight end with a good combination of size and agility, yet he had to develop as a blocker once entering the league.
NFL Projection: Mid-Late First Round
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 8.6 (Long-Time Starter)
Grade Range: 8.2-9.3
Games Watched: vs Indiana (2025), at Northwestern (2025), at Rutgers (2025)
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