As the 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in Indianapolis, front offices aren't just looking for good players -- they are looking for their "type." For Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, that type is no secret: elite, high-RAS (Relative Athletic Score) athletes from Power 4 programs who possess rare positional versatility.
The Target: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon
If you built a tight end in a lab specifically to satisfy the Eagles' drafting history, he would look exactly like Sadiq. At 6-foot-3, 245 lbs, Sadiq is the modern flex tight end that thrives in space.
- The Fit: While the pillars of Sean Mannion's offense remain a mystery, Sadiq is a matchup nightmare at his core who spent 2025 lining up in the slot, out wide, and even as an H-back for the Ducks. He is outstanding after the catch, recording nearly half of his 560 yards last season after the first contact, and for an Eagles offense that prioritizes explosive plays, Sadiq’s 11.04-second 100-meter track background provides the rare seam-stretching speed that forces linebackers into impossible decisions.
- Roseman’s draft history shows a staggering 61% of his picks since 2023 have posted a RAS of 9.00 or higher. Sadiq is projected to be one of the top testers in Indy, with scouts expecting a 40-yard dash in the 4.4s. As the reigning Big Ten Tight End of the Year and a Mackey Award finalist, he checks every box on the Eagles' high-pedigree checklist.
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Why the Combine Matters
While Sadiq’s tape is electric, his measurements in Indy could be the final stamp of approval for Roseman if he is indeed available late on night one. While refinement is needed as an in-line blocker, he matches the explosive profile like Goedert (9.48 RAS) and could become the clear heir apparent to the TE1 throne in Philly.