NFL analyst Ryan Wilson said he has heard the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Steelers hold multiple picks but face questions at tight end after roster changes. Sadiq, a dynamic athlete, impressed with strong college production and elite combine numbers.
Pittsburgh Steelers analyst Ryan Wilson shared on CBS Sports HQ that he has heard tight end as a potential first-round target for the team. “I’ve heard offensive line,” Wilson said. “I’ve heard tight end could be in the conversation. So, maybe Kenyon Sadiq here.” The Steelers released Jonnu Smith and lost Connor Heyward in free agency, leaving Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington as primary options. Freiermuth had a down 2025 season amid limited targets, while Washington excelled in blocking but enters his contract's final year under new head coach Mike McCarthy's evaluation. Kenyon Sadiq, 21 years old as of draft week, spent three seasons at Oregon after a stellar high school career at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho. There, he earned two-time 4A All-Idaho Player of the Year honors, leading his team to three straight state titles with 140 catches for 2,465 yards and 37 touchdowns over his junior and senior years. At Oregon, he posted 80 receptions for 892 yards and 11 touchdowns career, including a 2025 breakout with 51 catches, 560 yards and 8 touchdowns -- earning first-team All-Big Ten and Big Ten Tight End of the Year. Sadiq measured 6-foot-3⅛, 241 pounds at the combine, running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, with a 43.5-inch vertical jump and 11-foot-1 broad jump. Scouts praise his speed to separate from defenders and maximum effort, though he needs to refine route running, reduce drops (six in 2025) and improve blocking physicality. Comparisons draw to Evan Engram for his move-tight end style. Projections place him as a top-20 pick if landed in a scheme exploiting mismatches.