{"id":514345,"date":"2026-01-14T01:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/514345\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T01:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T01:02:09","slug":"oregon-tight-end-kenyon-sadiq-declares-for-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/514345\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq declares for 2026 NFL draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kenyon Sadiq<\/a>\u2019s time at Oregon has come to an end.<\/p>\n

The Ducks tight end declared for the NFL draft<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to start off by expressing how blessed and truly grateful I am to have had the opportunity to play for the University of Oregon,\u201d Sadiq wrote via Instagram. \u201cI can\u2019t begin to explain how much these last three years have meant to me. The relationships built, adversities overcome, and all the memories made will forever be a part of my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst I\u2019d like to thank my family for being my biggest supporters throughout this journey. More specifically, my Mom, Grandma, and Grandpa for shaping me into the man I am today. Legitimately, none of this would be possible if it weren\u2019t for you and the invaluable lessons you instilled within me. Thank you Coach Lanning and Coach Mehringer for believing in me from day one and giving me the skills needed to become a better person and player. I\u2019m so grateful for the amount of time and energy that you invested into me, on and off the field. To the training, nutrition, and support staff, thank you so much for the help and support throughout these three years. Thank you to all my teammates for the countless hours spent together. I will cherish the friendships and memories made during my athletic and academic journey for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, from the first moment I arrived on Oregon\u2019s campus, the sheer volume of support from duck fans was undeniable. Thank you Duck fans for making a small town kid from Idaho a part of your family, you genuinely made this experience special. I will never forget the energy and passion shown towards me and my family. I\u2019m so grateful for all of you!\u201d<\/p>\n

In his first season at Oregon\u2019s starter, Sadiq had a team-high 51 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns, most among FBS tight ends this season.<\/p>\n

He had 24 catches for 308 yards and two scores in 2024 and five catches for 24 yards and one touchdown in 2023.<\/p>\n

ESPN first reported the draft entry for Sadiq, who is the first early draft declaration for Oregon, which has five draft-eligible players returning next season.<\/p>\n

His departure leaves Oregon with 75 projected scholarship players in 2026, including three tight ends.<\/p>\n