RELEASE/ROUTE RUNNING
Sadiq displays an excellent release from inline alignments, leveraging his elite athleticism to get open quickly off the line. Oregon frequently aligned him both out wide and in the slot to exploit favorable matchups. While his routes require further sharpening for consistent precision, his youth and athletic upside alleviate concerns and we expect continued development in this area at the next level.
YARDS AFTER CATCH
His athletic prowess translates directly to his YAC production, where he can outrun angles, power through contact, or simply hurdle defenders to generate explosive gains.
ATHLETICISM
Sadiq brings elite athleticism across the board. His acceleration and burst are outstanding, and for his size, he exhibits remarkable short-area quickness to execute jab steps and dust linebackers.
BLOCKING
Despite trending toward the smaller end for tight ends, Sadiq performs admirably as a blocker. He demonstrates strong leverage awareness, staying low and placing his hands effectively inside defenders’ chests. Most impressive is his ability to climb to the second level on run plays. He cleanly passes off initial blocks to the tackle before engaging linebackers and safeties with tenacity.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
His elite athleticism paired with reliable ball skills and surprising blocking prowess should make him an early contributor and fantasy producer on dynasty rosters, especially if he continues to refine his route running.
BALL SKILLS
Sadiq possesses solid ball skills with strong tracking ability downfield. He routinely makes fully extended catches and acrobatic adjustments, showcasing the body control and hand strength to secure difficult throws.
IDEAL TEAM FITS
Sadiq would fit on teams that use their TEs in the passing game to attack down the field. Carolina comes to mind, as Cannales has a tendency to use TEs in the slot to attack the seam.
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