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Chiefs Hint at Kenyon Sadiq Interest as Buccaneers Consider TE at No. 15

Elite Combine numbers pushed the Oregon tight end into first‑round conversation, signaling a potential early investment in a move pass catcher.

Overview

  • The Chiefs’ official X account shared a highlight of Kenyon Sadiq that pointed out his eight touchdowns, which fueled talk that Kansas City could target him as Travis Kelce’s eventual successor.
  • ESPN’s Jordan Reid reported that Tampa Bay has keyed in on tight end, with Sadiq viewed as a real option at pick No. 15 as the Buccaneers reshape their passing game after Mike Evans’ departure.
  • Multiple analysts place Sadiq in Round 1, with NFL.com’s Adam Rank floating him to the Chiefs in a scenario where Kansas City prioritizes a big pass catcher over other needs.
  • Sadiq’s rise follows a 2025 breakout at Oregon with 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns, plus All‑America honors and the Big Ten tight end of the year award.
  • Testing at the Combine vaulted his stock as he ran a reported 4.39 in the 40 with a 43.5‑inch vertical and an 11‑foot‑1 broad jump, though evaluators still flag a low college dominator rating and concerns about pass blocking.