Kenyon Sadiq Dynasty Value: What to Make of a Mixed Production Profile

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As a junior, Sadiq scored at an elite rate for a TE. He narrowly led Oregon in targets but never operated as a true focal point of the passing attack.

However, his tape reveals some special movement skills for a 245-pounder. Plus, he projects safely inside Round 1 of the NFL draft.

Ultimately, he looks like a high-ceiling prospect.

Let’s dig into his full outlook.

Kenyon Sadiq Dynasty Values

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Kenyon Sadiq Draft Profile

Kenyon Sadiq Combine Results

NFL Potential Surfaced in High School

Sadiq arrived in Oregon with a winning resume. He played on three consecutive Idaho state title teams (2020-2022), earned four-star recruiting status, and drew interest from national powers such as Texas and Michigan.

But true freshman TEs rarely break through. Sadiq proved no exception.

Waiting Behind a Future Top-50 Pick

Sadiq spent 2023 backing up current Ram Terrance Ferguson. With Ferguson back for his senior season in 2024, Sadiq remained in the No. 2 role.

Still, he began to flash in a specific way.

That fall, a huge 63% of Sadiq’s targets came on screens, per Pro Football Focus. The team clearly valued his run-after-catch ability.

The approach paid off. Here’s how Sadiq performed on screens in a sample of 50 TEs:

• sixth in yards per route run
• tied for seventh in yards after catch per reception
• tied for 11th in yards per catch

With Ferguson off to the NFL in 2025, the TE1 role opened up. But would Sadiq thrive as the starter?

Production Tells Two Stories

At a glance, Sadiq’s 2025 numbers look uneven. He led the position nationally with 8 TDs, but his share of Oregon’s passing offense remained limited.

Sadiq accounted for just 16.2% of team receptions and 14.7% of receiving yards. Yet he posted an efficient 11.0 yards per catch and a 76.1% catch rate. Those numbers came alongside QB Dante Moore, who’s widely viewed as a top-10 candidate for the 2027 draft.

The advanced metrics back up the mixed profile. Among 28 tight ends with 50 or more targets, Sadiq landed outside of special range across the following categories:

• contested catch rate (12th)
• yards per route run (15th)
• PFF receiving grade (18th)
• Yards after catch per reception (20th)

Sadiq still landed among the finalists for the John Mackey Award, given annually to the nation’s top TE.

Did He Play Through Pain?

Injuries may have muted Sadiq’s production.

Oregon HC Dan Lanning acknowledged lingering, undisclosed issues that forced Sadiq to miss a mid-season game.

“Kenyon has had lingering injuries since the Rutgers game [on Oct. 10], where he makes a big catch in the end zone,” Lanning said via SI.com. “We just want to give him the ability to try to recover from that because he's tried to practice and it hasn't been what it needed to be.”

After returning, Sadiq flashed with 14 catches, 168 yards, and 3 TDs over a two-game stretch. He then cooled off, totaling 15 catches for 81 scoreless yards across his final four games. That stretch included playoff matchups with Texas Tech and Indiana, a pair of top defenses.

Uneven production makes the film especially important when projecting Sadiq’s dynasty value.

Fortunately, he doesn't disappoint.

Kenyon Sadiq Highlights

Games watched: Penn State (2024), Ohio State (Playoff 2024), Montana State (2025), Penn State (2025), Indiana (2025), Minnesota (2025), USC (2025), Texas Tech (2025), Indiana (Playoff 2025)

Sadiq’s athletic profile makes him an attractive prospect, and the film matches the talent.

He Can Go Up and Get It

On this play, Sadiq motions into the slot. He runs a tight seam route and splits double coverage for a leaping TD against USC. Sadiq clears the linebacker, then turns back to QB Dante Moore to split the two safeties.

Sadiq uses elite ball tracking to leap at the perfect moment and secure the catch between the defenders.

His athleticism, body control, and ball tracking, makes him dangerous in the red zone and on deep targets.

When the Play Breaks, Sadiq Finds Space

On this play, Sadiq works from the slot again. As he hits the deep LB zone in his route, he recognizes Moore being flushed from the pocket and adjusts. Sadiq turns back to work toward the QB.

He makes the adjustment while settling into the now-open zone over the middle. Moore hits Sadiq in stride.

Sadiq’s football IQ shows on this rep as he works back to the QB to make the completion easier. NFL evaluators will like that.

One of Sadiq’s weaknesses also shows here, though. After the catch, he goes horizontal while trying to evade defenders and still gets caught from behind.

Flawless Fade Routes

On this play, Oregon runs a corner fade. Sadiq aligns in the slot again and beats the LB cleanly off the snap. He adjusts while while the ball's in the air, displaying his elite tracking skills again.

Sadiq drags his foot as he comes down with the football, secures it cleanly, and scores the TD.

This type of leaping fade requires high-end athleticism and body control. That pushes Sadiq into first-round consideration.

But Here's the Frustration

This play highlights another concern in Sadiq’s profile: drops. He recorded six drops in 2025, and many followed the same pattern. Sadiq turns upfield too quickly in anticipation of contact at times, failing to secure the ball first.

It's a fixable issue but one that could cause frustration at the next level.

Kenyon Sadiq Team Fit: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cade Otton just played the final year of his rookie contract. We’ll see if the team brings him back. The Bucs recently replaced OC Josh Grizzard with former Falcons play-caller Zac Robinson, who carries no ties to the TE.

Sadiq would join last year's Round 1 WR, Emeka Egbuka, to further support Baker Mayfield following a down 2025. The QB's yards per attempt, completion rate, and passing success rate declined vs. his first two Tampa seasons.

The Bucs hold the 15th overall pick, squarely within Sadiq’s expected draft range.

Dynasty Value Conclusion: Sadiq's Already a Top-10 TE

The film does a lot of the heavy lifting in Sadiq’s evaluation. It shows a TE capable of winning in space, and early draft capital would suggest his team sees more than just a situational weapon.

That combination would present attractive dynasty upside, despite a mixed production profile. 

Sadiq’s traits and projected draft range rarely come cheaply in dynasty formats. You can justify the swing if you're willing to absorb some volatility, especially in a year lacking skill-position talent.

He already slots among the top 10 in our dynasty TE rankings and top 5 of our cross-position dynasty rookie rankings.

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Kevin English, Senior Analyst

Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured in The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.