New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

The Giants need depth at tight end. What could Kenyon Sadiq bring to the table?

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) looks on before the game against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Kenyon Sadiq, TE

• Height: 6’3
• Weight: 245 lbs
• Class: Junior
• School: Oregon
• STATS

A former four star recruit out of Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, ID, where he was the fourth athlete and the first recruit from his state during the 2022 recruiting cycle. Sadiq was undersized when he was recruited; he weighed just 205 pounds, but was a dominant receiver in high school.   

He was the Big Ten Tight End of the Year in 2025 and earned a First-Team All-Big 10 honor. Sadiq had a high 54.4% slot rate at Oregon; he was only inline for 30.5% of snaps. His yards per route run was 2.10 in 2024 and 1.62 in 2025. 

He secured 7 of 12 contested catches (58.3%), but did struggle with concentration drops in 2025 – he had a 10.5% drop rate with six drops. Still, Sadiq figures to be selected higher in the draft due to his athletic ability.

Nov 22, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq (18) celebrates against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at Autzen Stadium. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Strengths

• Solid size with excellent athletic ability – thick extremities 
• Effortless accelerator off the line of scrimmage 
• Excellent explosiveness with fluid hips
• Quick feet!
• Very good second gear – eliminates angles 
• Good overall change of direction and lateral movement skills
• Gets on the toes of DBs – good snap at the top of his break
• Deception+ AA enough as a route runner to fool eager DBs
• Seam stresser – elite vertical threat
• Excellent adjustment and concentration 
• Smooth adjustment on back shoulder throws
• Good catch radius
• Impressive body control in the air
• Acrobatic catch trait – excellent ball skills
• Good contact balance and vision to create YAC
• Breaks A LOT of tackles
• High effort run blocker
• Is not an inept blocker in-line
• Very fluid and effective run blocker in space
• Excellent competitive toughness as a receiver 
• Versatile!

Weaknesses

• Undersized for the position – will be BIG SLOT/H/F
• Could improve technique with route running – more upside, though!
• Play Strength is marginal in the trenches
• Size limits effectiveness as  in-line blocker – lacks ideal weight 
• Dealt with lingering injury through 2025 (injury not disclosed, but he played)

Summary

Kenyon Sadiq led Oregon in receptions and touchdowns as a junior. Sadiq is a controlled mover with excellent explosiveness in a compact frame.

His ability to weave through traffic with excellent vision and his contact balance make him a YAC weapon, but his effortless body control and adjustment, coupled with his speed and acceleration, allow him to be a scary seam-stretching target in-line or from the slot.

He makes for an excellent Swiss-army knife that blends 11 and 12 personnel; he’s a solid blocker that lacks an in-line frame, but his combination of athletic traits and blocking would make him an effective power slot blocker with seam stretching ability.

This could pose problems for opposing defensive coordinators, depending on what personnel they choose to match with Sadiq being a power slot. 

Sadiq’s skill-set and versatility would be welcomed by every offensive coordinator. He’s a mismatch, contested catch winning, nightmare for defenders; one who extends clearly away from his frame and isn’t scared to pluck the football out of the air through traffic. He will be an impact player at the next level.

GRADE: 6.62

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