'Unicorn' NFL draft prospect compared to 49ers $76.4 million superstar
One 2026 NFL draft prospect is receiving high praise with a comparison to one San Francisco 49ers superstar.
Early in the 2026 NFL draft process it looked like University of Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq may fall to the San Francisco 49ers range in the first round at No. 27 overall. Now, it appears Sadiq is on track to go sooner than that, and it may be because he's drawing comparisons to 49ers tight end George Kittle.
ESPN analyst Ben Solak called Sadiq a "unicorn" for his receiving prowess and used Kittle to make his point on how impactful Sadiq can be. "I like tight ends who run faster than a 4. 4 (40-yard dash)," Solak said.
"Here's a comprehensive list — Kenyon Sadiq at Oregon, and that's about it. Nobody else has done a 4. 39 at 240 pounds ...
Explosive receptions from the tight end position's actually very rare to see. Most tight ends are check down guys. They don't really break tackles.