Kenyon Sadiq Earns Gus Johnson Nod, Extends Rise as 2026 Draft’s Top Tight End

A two-touchdown showing against USC cemented a breakout that has captured evaluators’ attention.

Overview

Gus Johnson named the Oregon junior to his "Got It" team, calling Sadiq the blueprint for the modern tight end.
Sadiq posted six catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns in the win over USC to move Oregon to 10-1 and strengthen its College Football Playoff position.
He leads Big Ten tight ends in receiving yards (479) and touchdowns (eight), underscoring his matchup value.
ESPN’s Matt Miller recently labeled him the top tight end in the 2026 class and praised his receiver-like movement and contested-catch skills.
Miller compared Sadiq to Dalton Kincaid and floated potential NFL fits such as the Chiefs, Eagles and Ravens, while Sadiq also earned Mackey Award finalist honors for the first time in Oregon history.