Many players on the Oregon Ducks roster are generating a ton of hype and buzz as we head deeper into spring football. Whether it’s an offensive player like quarterback Dante Moore, or wide receiver Dakorien Moore, or a defensive transfer like Dillon Theineman, there’s no shortage of player intrigue this offseason in Eugene.
One of the returning players on Oregon’s roster, tight end Kenyon Sadiq, has seen his anticipation stock reach an all-time high after the end of last season.
It’s been steadily rising over the past couple of years, starting in 2023 when he committed to the Ducks as the No. 79 player in the class. His offensive production was limited in his first season with the team, but a touchdown in the Fiesta Bowl win over Liberty was enough to hype fans up about his future. The 2024 season offered more opportunity, but sitting behind both Terrance Ferguson and Patrick Herbert meant a limited target share, and more of a role as a gadget player on offense than anything.
Then the Big Ten Championship Game against the Penn State Nittany Lions came, and Sadiq’s game-opening touchdown that saw him hurdle a defender, followed by a second touchdown just a drive later caused the bandwagon to fill up fast.
Now, everyone knows Sadiq’s name, and is trying to wait patiently as his time finally comes in 2025.
It’s been difficult, especially with Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein adding fuel to the fire by recently calling Sadiq “one of the best players in the country.” Despite all of the hype, though, Sadiq knows that it doesn’t mean a thing in the end.
“It’s kind of just words, you know?” Sadiq said on Saturday. “I mean, I’ve got to go out there and prove it. So, like I said, it means a lot coming from Stein. There’s a high expectation that you have to come out every day and try to work up to.”
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Publish date : 2025-04-05 22:03:00
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