Ducks TE Kenyon Sadiq signs surprising apparel deal before NFL draft
Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq surprised some fans on Monday with the announcement that he was signing with Adidas ahead of the NFL draft.
Over the past three years, Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Sadiq has made a name for himself in Eugene, all while rocking a swoosh on his chest. At "Nike University," Sadiq became a tight end sensation, hauling in 80 passes for 892 and 11 touchdowns in his college career, and becoming the expected No. 1 TE off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.
However, going forward, Sadiq will wear a different logo for at least the next few years. On Monday, it was announced that Sadiq is among the 14 players in the 2026 rookie class to sign with Adidas. Sadiq is joined by high-profile players like QB Fernando Mendoza, WR Carnell Tate , DE Rueben Bain Jr.
, S Caleb Downs, and WR Jordyn Tyson, among others. adidas announces the signing of 14 players to its 2026 NFL rookie class: - Fernando Mendoza | QB | Indiana - Arvell Reese | LB | Ohio State - Carnell Tate | WR | Ohio State - Caleb Downs | S | Ohio State - Rueben Bain Jr. | DE | Miami - Jordyn Tyson | WR | Arizona State -ā¦ pic.
twitter. com/glsV4QybTZ ā Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) March 23, 2026 Ultimately, signing with Adidas over a brand like Nike likely came down to dollar signs, but it's going to be strange to see Sadiq wearing the three stripes rather than the swoosh on his clothing going forward. However, Nike remains the official sponsor of the NFL and holds that contract for another decade still, so fans will still see the swoosh on Sadiq's uniform going forward.