Cowboys 2026 draft: Top early-round tight ends in the draft
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Cowboys 2026 draft: Top early-round tight ends in the draft
"Sadiq is very much a modern move tight end who can win as a passing target and do real work as a blocker. In 2025 his production was excellent - 51 catches, 560 yards, and eight touchdowns - while still playing with the physical edge offensive coordinators love. He's not the classic inline monster, so the biggest questions are role and projection."
"He's more of a receiving tight end than a pure in-line player, so the biggest question is how consistently he'll hold up when asked to block in the NFL. Some of his value comes from being schemed into space, and defenses that can match him with size and speed can limit easy separation, meaning his route detail and play strength at the top of routes matter a lot at the next level."
The Cowboys’ tight end needs center on versatility: Y-type blockers who can also function as dynamic receiving weapons. Sadiq presents as a modern move tight end with strong 2025 production (51 catches, 560 yards, eight touchdowns) and physical blocking ability, though some evaluators may view him more as a slot option than a full-time inline Y. Stowers, a former quarterback, profiles as a mismatch receiving tight end with smooth movement, reliable hands, and third-down savvy, but questions remain about consistent NFL blocking. Both prospects offer red-zone value, differing upside, and room for refinement in blocking and route detail.
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