Craziest Statistics From Kenyon Sadiq's Historic NFL Combine Performance

With a historic performance from Sadiq, the tight end's speed has been put into perspective in a number of surprising ways. Despite weighing 241 pounds, Sadiq's athleticism has been compared to current Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs

According to Next Gen Stats, Sadiq reached a top speed of 23.24 miles per hour during his 40-yard dash which is the the same top speed as Gibbs at the NFL Combine back in 2023. Gibbs later went on to become the No. 12 overall pick by the Detroit Lions.

Heading into the combine, many presumed Sadiq would be selected in the first round, although there was no clear consensus on how high the former Oregon Duck would be picked. A reunion with Denver quarterback Bo Nix was on the table, but Sadiq likely doesn't last to the 30th pick after Friday night's showing.

Kenyon Sadiq Joins DK Metcalf, Nick Emmanwori

According to NFL researcher Tony Holzman-Escaren, Sadiq joined rarified air as only one of three players over 220 pounds to to run under 4.4 seconds in the 40, jump over 40 inches in the vertical, and jump over 11 feet in the broad jump.

The other two? Current Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Nick Emmanwori. Both Metcalf and Emmanwori are known as two of the more unique athletes in the league, and Sadiq is the heaviest of the bunch at 241 pounds.

Specifically, Emmanwori went viral at the 2025 NFL Combine after ranking in the 90th percentile of every test for his size. Metcalf, on the other hand, has been known for his elite combination of size, speed, and strength. Can Sadiq live up to these lofty comparisons once he reaches the league?

At Oregon, Sadiq caught 51 passes for 560 yards and eight touchdowns, but he showed off his versatility in the offense, lining up at nearly every skill position at some point while the Ducks dealt with injuries.

Historic NFL Combine

Holzman-Escaren also put Sadiq's testing at the NFL Combine into another perspective, comparing the tight end to some of the better wide receivers in league history like DeSean Jackson and Julio Jones.

Bringing such explosive athleticism to the tight end position, Sadiq has a chance to

Still, his speed alone should be a huge asset. Sadiq's record-breaking 40-yard dash attempt was compared to running backs Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson by the NFL Network broadcast's simulcam, and Sadiq beat out McCaffrey and Robinson by 0.07 seconds.