BSPN Analytics: Bucs Have Best Chance To Draft Kenyon Sadiq
April 2nd, 2026
Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq
For the third year in a row, the Bucs offense will have a shiny new toy, if BSPN Analytics is accurate.
The four-letter launched its 2026 draft site this week. And based on all sorts of analytical mumbo jumbo and prospective teams’ needs, Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will select Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at pick No. 15.
Per the numberscrunchers at the mouse outfit, Sadiq is the 10th-best player in the draft. And if he is sitting on the board when the Bucs are on the clock, the analytics folks think that’s too good of a player for Licht to pass on.
The nerds believe the Bucs have a 20 percent chance of landing Sadiq. The Lions, Crows and Jets each have just under a 10 percent chance of drafting Sadiq. Joe suspects the Rams and Crows, picking right before the Bucs, would be the teams for Licht to worry about drafting Sadiq.
Speaking on the record this week at the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, Licht told Joe and a two other reporters that “100 percent” he has not ruled out selecting an offensive player.
In the past, Bucs coach Todd Bowles has stated that in the first round, you go for best available talent, and when you get to the second round, that’s when a team begins to draft for need.
If the Bucs do get Sadiq, that would give the Bucs offense a powerful collection of skill position players. They might need it in order to outscore their own defense.
The past 4 drafts have given the NFL Elite Tight Ends:
– Trey McBride (2022)
– Sam LaPorta (2023)
– Brock Bowers (2024)
– Colston Loveland (2025)
– Tyler Warren (2025)Will Kenyon Sadiq keep the trend in 2026?
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April 2nd, 2026 at 4:47 am
Definitely a talent, but would still love to trade down & gather another pick or two if Licht can find a taker. Very possible he’s still sitting there in the early 20’s, at which point he’s a viable option, especially if we have two 2nds.
April 2nd, 2026 at 4:58 am
Id still rather get that beasr G Ioane….but wouldnt be mad at the Sadiq pick. I just think its too high for a TE when we just resigned Otton. Another TE later please…unless he has elite blocking skills.
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 am
He has very good blocking skills. He’s very strong/fast/athletic. Would certainly help our offense in the red zone especially.
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:25 am
I know we need D players in the worst way. But we also need a end zone target with ME leaving us. DR won’t be happy, but I would not cry over picking Sadig
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:30 am
Very deep draft for TEs, Sadiq is obviously TE1, but drafting ILB, G or OLB would upgrade our team and still grab a good TE2 later
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:38 am
Wow, can we draft Dante Moore next year….He looks like a Real QB, to have Him and Sadiq, next year would be Great! Draft Sadiq this year and Moore next year, Let’s Go Bucs!!!
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:41 am
Just don’t see it. Production not that good, we just signed Otton. I highly doubt this will happen.
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:52 am
Hope the Bucs draft Faulk instead. This guy is big and fast and would be the perfect edge. Sadiq is good also, but Licht needs to draft for position this time around as the defense is such a total mess.
April 2nd, 2026 at 6:55 am
Wont be hard to top OJ
April 2nd, 2026 at 7:01 am
Buc4ever – Faulk had 2 sacks last year I believe. We need a sack master and this kid ain’t it. Hard pass on that guy.
April 2nd, 2026 at 7:08 am
No. Sadiq is a big WR, not a TE who can also block.