Kenyon Sadiq Meets Travis Kelce as NFL Visits Fuel Draft Buzz

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Former Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq has quietly become one of the most intriguing and versatile prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and his recent visits to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are only adding to the buzz around him. During his visit with the Chiefs, Sadiq had the opportunity to meet and chat with star tight end Travis Kelce, an experience he described as 'awesome' and a 'moment of realization' about the NFL. Sadiq's versatility, football intelligence, and impressive combine performance have made him a potential first-round pick, with the Chiefs, Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and Minnesota Vikings all showing interest.

Why it matters

Sadiq's rise as a top tight end prospect is significant for the Oregon Ducks program, as he could become the first Duck to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since 1975. His ability to create mismatches and contribute in all phases of the offense make him an attractive option for playoff-caliber teams like the Chiefs, who are looking to continue their offensive dominance with a dynamic tight end.

The details

During his visit with the Chiefs, Sadiq had the opportunity to meet and chat with star tight end Travis Kelce, who had just finished signing a contract extension. Sadiq described Kelce as 'super down-to-earth' and said it was a 'really cool' experience to interact with one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Sadiq also met with Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, discussing Sadiq's background growing up in Idaho. The Chiefs, with multiple first-round picks, could be an ideal landing spot for Sadiq, who would have the chance to learn behind Kelce, a three-time Super Bowl champion and future Hall of Famer.

• Sadiq confirmed to Oregon Ducks on SI reporter Bri Amaranthus that he has visited the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, with additional visits scheduled to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings.
• Sadiq's visit with the Chiefs occurred shortly after Kelce had just finished signing his contract extension.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Sadiq will be excited for whichever team drafts him in the 2026 NFL Draft. He plans to watch the draft with his family and friends in Idaho, and has invited Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer to join him.