Kenyon Sadiq

NFL Draft Profile: Kenyon Sadiq

Position: Tight End | School: Oregon | Class: Junior

Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs | Archetype: Receiving / Hybrid

College Career Summary

Kenyon Sadiq arrived at Oregon as a consensus four-star recruit and the top-ranked prospect from Idaho. After a developmental freshman season in 2023, he flashed his high-ceiling potential during the 2024 campaign, notably scoring two touchdowns in the Big Ten Championship game against Penn State.

In 2025, Sadiq took over as a primary starter and cemented his status as the premier move-TE in the nation. He was named the Big Ten Tight End of the Year and a First-team All-American. Sadiq’s 2025 tape is a masterclass in modern tight end usage; Oregon deployed him in-line, in the slot, and even as a ball carrier. His ability to hurdle defenders and maintain balance through contact has made him a viral sensation and a favorite of NFL scouts.

2025 Regular Season Stats

• Receptions: 42 | Receiving Yards: 509 | TDs: 8

• Avg: 12.1 YPC | Long: 39 | Drops: 3 (Significant improvement in focus over the season).

• College Totals: 71 Rec, 841 Yds, 11 TD.

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Rec/Yds/TD)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Montana St	1 / 20 / 1	B+	Limited volume, but the hurdle TD set the tone for the season.
2	vs Oklahoma St	2 / 40 / 0	B	Solid vertical threat; opened up lanes for the run game.
3	@ Northwestern	2 / 35 / 1	B+	Clinical red-zone target; reliable hands in traffic.
4	vs Oregon State	4 / 60 / 1	A-	Dominant in the Civil War; showcased elite YAC ability.
5	@ Penn State	6 / 49 / 0	B	High-volume underneath work; solid in-line blocking.
7	vs Indiana	2 / 21 / 0	C+	Quiet game; struggled slightly with physical bracket coverage.
8	@ Rutgers	4 / 80 / 2	A+	The Apex. Two scores and a career-best yards-per-catch.
9	vs Wisconsin	1 / 6 / 0	C	Worst Game. Minimal involvement; limited by defensive scheme.
11	vs Minnesota	8 / 96 / 1	A	Total mismatch for LBs; reeled in several contested catches.
12	vs USC	6 / 72 / 2	A+	Clutch. Dominated the seam; elite body control on back-pylon TD.
13	@ Washington	4 / 11 / 0	B-	Gritty performance in a rivalry game; vital as a pass blocker.
14	vs JMU (Bowl)	2 / 19 / 0	B	Played limited snaps but remained efficient when targeted.

Scouting Grade Rubric

Intangibles (.20) — Grade: 95/100

• Leadership: Known for high character; led a service trip to Kenya in the 2025 offseason.

• Mental Toughness: Faced increased expectations as "The Hurdle Guy" and stayed focused.

• Competitor: Extremely high; plays with a violent edge as a runner and blocker.

• Team Player: Praised for his willingness to block in heavy-personnel packages.

• Star Power: Instant impact; his presence forces defenses into sub-packages.

Physical Tools (.20) — Grade: 88/100

• Height/Weight: 6'3", 245 lbs. (Under the 6'5"/250lb benchmark, which may limit in-line power).

• Stamina: Elite; Oregon’s tempo requires him to stay on the field for 10-play drives.

• Durability: Appeared in all 12 games in 2025; robust frame for a hybrid player.

• Injury History: Medically clean.

Attributes (.20) — Grade: 92/100

• Catching: Natural "hands" catcher; plucks the ball away from his frame.

• Route Running: Sudden breaks and fluid hips; moves like a 210lb wide receiver.

• Strength: Surprising functional strength; regularly uproots DEs in the run game.

• Blocking: Advanced. High-effort player who understands leverage and sealing edges.

• Release: Explosive; uses his burst to "stack" linebackers instantly.

Athleticism (.20) — Grade: 97/100

• Speed: Elite. Verified track background; top-end speed is problematic for safeties.

• Agility: Exceptional lateral movement; can make the first defender miss with ease.

• Jumping: Off the Charts. The hurdle is his signature, but his high-point ability is elite.

• Acceleration: Sudden; reaches top speed in three steps.

• Break Tackle: High contact balance; uses a powerful stiff-arm and vertical leap to avoid tackles.

IQ (.20) — Grade: 96/100

• Awareness: Excellent; high "feel" for finding the void in zone coverages.

NFL Scouting Report

• Strengths: Modern-era "Matchup Nightmare" athlete; elite YAC (Yards After Catch) potential; high-effort, technically sound run blocking; alignment versatility (In-line, Slot, H-Back); NFL-ready competitive temperament.

• Weaknesses: Lacks prototypical "height" (6'3") of an elite in-line Y-TE; can struggle to anchor against 270lb+ power ends; minor focus lapses on routine check-downs.

• Scheme Fit: Ideal Move-TE in a Shanahan/McVay style system that uses motion and deceptive blocking to create vertical seam shots.

• NFL Comparison: Sam LaPorta / Dallas Goedert.

Scout's Final Word

"Kenyon Sadiq is a unicorn in this class. While teams might nitpick his height, his explosive athleticism and violent blocking temperament are impossible to ignore. He isn't just a 'receiving tight end'—he's a complete offensive weapon who can seal a 7-technique defensive end on one play and torch a safety on a post route the next. He is the safest TE prospect in years. Draft Projection: Mid-to-Late Round 1."