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Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq Strengthens First-Round Case at Pro Day, Rebuts Blocking Concern

A heavily scouted workout validated his rare athletic profile, giving him space to confront questions about his blocking.

Overview

  • Sadiq impressed at Oregon's Pro Day in Eugene with scouts from 31 of 32 NFL teams present, with the Los Angeles Rams the lone absentee.
  • He holds the NFL Combine record for tight ends with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and posted a 43.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-1 broad jump.
  • Addressing a frequent critique, Sadiq said he is a willing blocker, acknowledged areas to improve, and asserted he may be the best blocker in the class.
  • Analysts highlight his role flexibility, with PFF listing him among the top five most versatile prospects after significant snaps in the slot, in-line, and out wide.
  • He is widely projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick, with reported interest from multiple teams, and a selection that high would be Oregon's first at tight end since Russ Francis in 1975.