Unless you’ve been living under a rock all offseason, you’ve probably heard that Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq is projected to be a breakout star this season.
It didn’t take long for him to deliver.
Less than six minutes into the season, Sadiq caught a short pass and appeared to be tackled for a short gain, but he tossed the would-be tackler aside and dashed into the endzone for a 20-yard touchdown.
Kenyon said GET OFF ME 😤@GoDucks x @KenyonSadiq
📺: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/J7lI8cfICb
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) August 30, 2025
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That play immediately reignited the buzz from NFL draft experts that Sadiq is the overwhelming favorite to become the first tight end selected in next year’s draft.
Crown him! #TE1
— Brentley Weissman (@Brentley12) August 30, 2025
Kenyon Sadiq 2026 NFL Draft TE1 https://t.co/obvHCmCzl8
— Ray G (@RayGQue) August 30, 2025
Kenyon Sadiq said WEIGHT. ROOM. pic.twitter.com/H4Zv6ecygl
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) August 30, 2025
Not a bad start for the breakout player who had just two touchdowns last season.
Safe to say he’ll top that mark quickly this fall.Â
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