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It won't be long now. Before long, the 2026 NFL Draft begins in rival territory for the Baltimore Ravens. Pittsburgh provides the backdrop, and some of the subplots aren't shifting. Rather, the arguments are strengthening. As has been the case for a while now, Baltimore is seen as one of the most ideal landing spots for Kenyon Sadiq. The reasoning becomes clearer the more you examine their current roster.
On paper, Baltimore appears thin at tight end. Yes, Mark Andrews recently signed an extension and remains one of the league’s most dependable weapons. For years, the Ravens have built parts of their offensive identity around the position, but that identity has taken a hit.
After investing draft capital in Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in 2022, Baltimore seemed set for the long term. Instead, both players departed in free agency this offseason. That leaves recently acquired Durham Smythe as the only other tight end currently listed on the roster behind Andrews, but he's more of a blocking tight end.
That’s a dramatic shift, but if several sources are right, help could certainly be on its way.
Examining the usual Ravens circles often leads to the frequent mentions of Sadiq's name. For instance, ESPN analytics recently ranked him as one of Baltimore's 15 most likely selections at 14.
Another outlet joined the conversation. Oregon Ducks on SI also didn’t hesitate to connect the dots. They named Baltimore as one of five ideal landing spots for the Big Ten Tight End of the Year and 2025 Second-Team All-American.
They note that Lamar Jackson “enters the 2026 NFL season lacking key offensive weapons,” while also suggesting Andrews may be nearing the latter stages of his career. Whether that timeline is entirely fair or not, the larger point stands—Baltimore needs reinforcements.
The argument makes sense that the Ravens have their needs: interior offensive and defensive line help, wide receiver, and another edge rusher. It also certainly stands to reason this team needs depth (and youth) at tight end.
Widely viewed as one of the most talented prospects in this class (and maybe the best TE available), Sadiq offers the kind of versatility that has historically thrived in Baltimore's system. He can stretch the field, win in contested situations, and provide another reliable option in the red zone. That's something this offense has leaned on heavily in the past.
The question is how early the Ravens are willing to act. They've never been afraid to invest in tight ends. Doing so again soon would signal a clear shift toward future-proofing the offense around Lamar Jackson. It would also reinforce a simple truth. What once looked like a position of strength now feels like one that can’t be ignored. If Kenyon Sadiq is on the board when the Ravens are on the clock, passing on him might not just be difficult. It may take the availability of a solid option to make Baltimore choose another prospect.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens again linked to Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in Round 1 of NFL Draft
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On paper, Baltimore appears thin at tight end. Yes, Mark Andrews recently signed an extension and remains one of the league’s most dependable weapons. For years, the Ravens have built parts of their offensive identity around the position, but that identity has taken a hit.
After investing draft capital in Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in 2022, Baltimore seemed set for the long term. Instead, both players departed in free agency this offseason. That leaves recently acquired Durham Smythe as the only other tight end currently listed on the roster behind Andrews, but he's more of a blocking tight end.
That’s a dramatic shift, but if several sources are right, help could certainly be on its way.
Kenyon Sadiq is again linked to the Ravens.
Examining the usual Ravens circles often leads to the frequent mentions of Sadiq's name. For instance, ESPN analytics recently ranked him as one of Baltimore's 15 most likely selections at 14.
Another outlet joined the conversation. Oregon Ducks on SI also didn’t hesitate to connect the dots. They named Baltimore as one of five ideal landing spots for the Big Ten Tight End of the Year and 2025 Second-Team All-American.
They note that Lamar Jackson “enters the 2026 NFL season lacking key offensive weapons,” while also suggesting Andrews may be nearing the latter stages of his career. Whether that timeline is entirely fair or not, the larger point stands—Baltimore needs reinforcements.
The argument makes sense that the Ravens have their needs: interior offensive and defensive line help, wide receiver, and another edge rusher. It also certainly stands to reason this team needs depth (and youth) at tight end.
Widely viewed as one of the most talented prospects in this class (and maybe the best TE available), Sadiq offers the kind of versatility that has historically thrived in Baltimore's system. He can stretch the field, win in contested situations, and provide another reliable option in the red zone. That's something this offense has leaned on heavily in the past.
The question is how early the Ravens are willing to act. They've never been afraid to invest in tight ends. Doing so again soon would signal a clear shift toward future-proofing the offense around Lamar Jackson. It would also reinforce a simple truth. What once looked like a position of strength now feels like one that can’t be ignored. If Kenyon Sadiq is on the board when the Ravens are on the clock, passing on him might not just be difficult. It may take the availability of a solid option to make Baltimore choose another prospect.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens again linked to Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in Round 1 of NFL Draft
Continue reading...
