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Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq Declares for 2026 NFL Draft as Top Tight End Prospect

The junior’s decision follows a standout 2025 that vaulted him to the top of evaluators’ boards.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Sadiq will forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
  • Draft projections widely place him in the first round, with several mock drafts listing him in the top 10 overall.
  • Mel Kiper ranks Sadiq as the No. 1 tight end in the class and the No. 10 player overall.
  • Sadiq led all college tight ends with eight touchdown catches this season and posted 51 receptions for 560 yards, finishing his Oregon career at 80 catches for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns.
  • He briefly said he was undecided after the Peach Bowl loss, while Oregon anticipates junior Jamari Johnson’s return and the arrival of five-star freshman Kendre Harrison at tight end.