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Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq is bringing rare explosiveness to the NFL Combine. If his vertical jump and top-end speed translate in Indianapolis, he could make combine history, and further solidify his case as a top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq is bringing rare explosiveness to the NFL Combine. If his vertical jump and top-end speed translate in Indianapolis, he could make combine history, and further solidify his case as a top prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Oct 18, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) warms up before the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium.

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