
Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq has officially measured in at the NFL Combine, as the NFL Draft is inching closer. His smaller arm size drew attention when Sadiq's official measurements are announced, but he has the make-up of an elite NFL prospect. Here are his official measurements:
Height: 6-3
Weight: 241
Arms: 31.5 inches
Wingspan: 78.25 inches
Hands: 10 inches
Sadiq is listed as a 6-3 prospect, and this is quite solid, as this will help boost his draft stock, as some believed he could measure 6-2. The tight end position matters when it comes to the height factor, as they will be facing some of the taller competition on the field. Linebackers are usually around the same height as the prospect, and he will sometimes see bigger players when he is playing on the line against some of the EDGEs.
Weight is a big factor for being an NFL tight end, as they will be facing players who are 235 pounds and up in most instances. If the prospect measured a little smaller, it wouldn't have been a big deal, but the fact that he is up to 241 is a great sign because he will likely be in a position to make some blocks early in his career that others won't be able to as consistently.
This is solid, as the hand size is not a major issue. It can be viewed as a bit smaller than the perfect hand size for the position, but he will still be doing the same thing that others will. This is about as average as it gets for a hand size, as the average sits around the 10 mark, but many prefer tight ends with a hand size of around 11. However, Sadiq's draft status shouldn't be too affected.
This is below average for being an NFL tight end, but it is still not the biggest of issues. This is a bigger deal than the hand size when it comes to blocking NFL defenders, but considering Sadiq is 6-3, he will be given a bit more grace when it comes to this factor of things. This isn't a major drop off from the average, which won't drop his draft stock, but a little bit at a minimum.
His wingspan is in a similar position to the arm size, but he is a bit below average, but it isn't anything that will drop things. He is actually at a solid wingspan considering his height, as he is one of the better players when it comes to making moves with his measurements. This is one of the more intriguing tests that he had, and he tested quite well with this category.
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