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Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

Analysts place the junior atop the tight end class, projecting him as a likely first-round pick.

Overview

  • Sadiq made his decision public with an Instagram post thanking his family, coaches and Oregon fans.
  • He finished 2025 with 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns, leading FBS tight ends in touchdown catches.
  • His Oregon career totals: 80 catches for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns across three seasons.
  • Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him as the No. 1 tight end and a top-10 overall prospect, Pro Football Focus lists him as the top tight end, and multiple outlets expect a first-round selection with some mock drafts placing him in the top 10.
  • He becomes Oregon’s first early entry for the 2026 class, leaving the Ducks with 75 projected scholarships and a tight end group led by returning Jamari Johnson and incoming five-star Kendre Harrison.