Keyon Sadiq ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Combine, the fastest since Vernon Davis ran a 4.38.
Sadiq’s 40-yard dash time placed him behind only Vernon Davis among all time 40-yard dash times for a tight end. Sadiq’s blazing 40-yard dash was only the tip of the iceberg for his Combine performance. As noted by PlayerProfiler’s Evan Ringler, Sadiq and fellow rookie Eli Stowers are now second and first respectively in highest vertical at the combine with Sadiq posting a 43.5″ vertical. Sadiq also secured the third best broad jump of all time after jumping 11’1″.
Sadiq’s impressive Combine didn’t just take place on the field as NFL.com reporter Mike Garafolo, noted that Sadiq has blown people away during his interviews. Garafolo speculates that he will not last until pick 23 in the NFL draft.
Sadiq’s impressive Combine performance solidified his first round draft capital in this years upcoming draft and he is looking like a potential top 20 pick.
Author: Edward DeLauter (@ff_litigator)
University of Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq turned heads at...
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq has decided to leave school early and declare for the NFL draft, Sadiq is projected to be a first round pick.
The current top tight end in this year’s rookie class, Kenyon Sadiq from Oregon, has decided to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Sadiq finished the season with 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Oregon tight end is projected to be a first round pick and there’s several potential landing spots for him. One spot of particular interest is the Kansas City Chiefs, all time great tight end Travis Kelce is mulling retirement and Sadiq could fill that void.
Great tight ends are always valuable for fantasy football managers and if Sadiq does end up in Kansas City he’d have a pathway to immediate production. Where he lands in the NFL will offer more clarity on his year one role but dynasty managers would be wise to prioritize Sadiq at tight end in rookie and startup drafts.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
