Combine Day 2: TEs Sadiq, Stowers, CB Styles All Set Records

The second day of the NFL Combine brought even more historic performances than day 1.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq stole the show with a record performance in the 40-yard dash. But his explosive athleticism was outshone by Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers, who broke the record for tight ends in the vertical jump and bettered Sadiq in the broad jump as well.

All this, the day after Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles put his historic athleticism on display, his brother Lorenzo Styles also set a record in the 40-yard dash.

Sadiq posted a blazing-fast 4.39-second 40-yard dash time. That was the best time by a tight end in the history of the Combine, breaking the record held by then-Maryland TE Vernon Davis since 2006. He also posted a 43.5-inch vertical jump, the second by a tight end in history, and an 11-foot 1-inch broad jump, the third best by a tight end.

Sadiq spent three years with the Ducks. In his true freshman year, he caught five passes for 24 yards and a touchdown. He also had a single rush for 12 yards.

In 2024, he had 24 catches for 308 yards and two TDs; he added five carries for 24 yards. In 2025, he more than doubled his catch total to 51, for 560 yards and eight scores; he also had three rushes for six yards. He added a 10-yard kick return in 2023 and an 18-yard return in 2024.

At his media availability on Thursday, Sadiq said his speed at his size (6-foot-3, 241 pounds) lent itself to positional versatility, which is important in a modern NFL offense.

“Being able to still create explosive pass plays but also be able to run the ball, it creates a lot of mismatches on the defensive side, whether they’re in nickel, or base, or whatever it is,” he said.

“I think if you have a great tight end or a couple great tight ends, it really helps out your offense on the whole.”

Sadiq admitted that he wants to work on all the technical aspects of his game to meet the NFL level of competition.

“Transitioning to this league, there’s a lot of great players, especially on the defensive side of the ball,” he said.

“So, whether it’s point-of-attack blocking or perimeter blocking, I think I can clean up on and become an elite level at that.”

He also predicted his success in his workout.

“I just want to make a statement, just have a dominant combine performance, [be] one of the best to do it,” he said.

While Sadiq’s performance was outstanding, his explosiveness was outclassed by Stowers.

Stowers posted a 45.5-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot 3-inch broad jump, both of which were the best by a tight end since 2003. He was a step behind Sadiq in the 40, running a 4.51. But he measured slightly taller than Sadiq at 6-foot-3 and 3/4 inches and slightly lighter at 239 pounds.

Stowers was recruited to play at Texas A&M, then transferred to New Mexico State, before transferring again to Vanderbilt. In 2024, he put up 49 receptions for 638 yards and five TDs. In 2025, he caught 62 passes for 769 yards and four scores. He also added eight rushes for nine yards across his two seasons, and completed 1one pass on two attempts for a 17-yard touchdown.

At his press gaggle on Thursday, Stowers also touted how his speed and explosiveness put stress on opposing defenses.

“I think my strengths are in my athleticism,” he said.

“Being a matchup problem because I have a rare ability in terms of athleticism, and also size to be able to create some mismatches, and then also being able to catch the ball.”

As a converted quarterback, Stowers noted that, like Sadiq, he wants to refine his technique at the next level. But he also said that playing QB gave him a deeper insight into the game than other prospects.

Apart from Sadiq and Stowers, Ohio State safety Lorenzo Styles also made history with his 40 time. He ran it in 4.27 seconds, the fastest by a safety since 2003, and tied for the 8th fastest time among all prospects in Combine history.

Styles’ performance came just one day after his brother, Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, set records in the vertical (43 1/2 inches) and broad (11 feet 2 inches), and co-led all linebackers with a 4.46 40. He became the only player since 2003 to post a 40+ inch vertical, an 11-foot broad jump, and a sub-4.5 40 at 240+ pounds.