Rams Eyeing Elite Tight End Prospect in 2026 Draft

Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq could be the perfect target for Matthew Stafford and the Super Bowl-contending Rams.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:54am

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The Los Angeles Rams, coming off a strong 2025 season, hold two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. According to a recent mock draft, the Rams could use one of those picks to select Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who is projected to be the top player at his position in the class.

Why it matters

The Rams are in "win-now" mode, having just won a Super Bowl, and adding an elite pass-catching tight end like Sadiq could further bolster their already talented offense led by quarterback Matthew Stafford.

The details

Sadiq had a standout 2025 season at Oregon, catching 51 passes for 560 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also impressed at the NFL Combine, posting the fastest 40-yard dash time among tight ends. The Rams already have a young tight end in Terrance Ferguson, Sadiq's former Oregon teammate, so the two could form a formidable duo in Los Angeles.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April.

The players

Kenyon Sadiq

A top tight end prospect from the University of Oregon, Sadiq is projected to be the TE1 in the 2026 NFL Draft class.

Matthew Stafford

The veteran quarterback of the Los Angeles Rams, who is looking to lead the team to another Super Bowl championship.

Terrance Ferguson

A young tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, and Kenyon Sadiq's former teammate at Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“Looking at the board and the players who could make the biggest impact on a team pushing all its chips to the middle of the table in pursuit of a Super Bowl, Kenyon Sadiq stands out as the best option.”

— Josh Edwards, CBS Sports Analyst (CBS Sports)

What’s next

The Rams will evaluate their options and make their selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April.

The takeaway

The Rams' ability to add elite talent like Kenyon Sadiq in the draft could be the key to their continued success and pursuit of another Super Bowl championship, as they look to build around veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford.