Who replaces Kenyon Sadiq at Oregon?

Kendre Harrison | Oregon Ducks Tight End

Updated March 20, 2026 | Sources: 247Sports, GoDucks.com (2026)

Kendre Harrison steps into a tight end room that just lost Kenyon Sadiq to the NFL Draft. Sadiq led all FBS tight ends in touchdowns in 2025 and ran a 4.39 forty at the Combine. Those are impossible shoes to fill immediately. But Harrison, at 6-7 and 243 pounds from Reidsville, North Carolina, has the frame and the five-star talent to grow into the role. He enrolled early and is practicing this spring. Drew Mehringer's offense runs through the tight end position. Harrison is the future of that role.

5-Star

Recruiting Rating

#50 nationally

6-7

Height

243 lbs

Reidsville, NC

Hometown

Reidsville HS

Enrolled

Status

Spring practice

Why He Matters

Oregon just lost the best tight end in college football. Kenyon Sadiq's 51 catches, 560 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2025 were irreplaceable in the short term. But Harrison represents the long-term answer. At 6-7, he changes the geometry of the red zone. Mehringer can use him as a mismatch in the seam, a blocker in the run game, and a target that corners cannot body. The development timeline is the question. Can he contribute in September? Probably in limited packages. Can he be the starter by November? That depends on spring.

The Sadiq Blueprint

Sadiq arrived as a four-star from Idaho Falls and developed into a first-round prospect over three years. He was not a day-one starter. Harrison has higher recruiting pedigree (five-star vs four-star) but will follow a similar development arc. The coaching staff has proven they can develop tight ends. Harrison just needs to trust the process.

What to Watch at the Spring Game

Blocking technique in the run game

Route-running development against LBs

Red zone target usage in spring scrimmages

Frequently Asked Questions

Five-star freshman Kendre Harrison (6-7, 243) is the top candidate to eventually replace Sadiq. Harrison enrolled early from Reidsville, NC and is practicing in spring 2026. Vander Ploog from the 2025 class also competes for the role.

Sources: 247Sports, GoDucks.com (2026). This page covers on-field performance and publicly available recruiting data only.

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