One catch shows why Kenyon Sadiq is the most dangerous TE in college football

He's learning to fly. But he ain't got wings.

In the first quarter Kenyon Sadiq flew through the air like Super Man and hung on to the ball like Jerry Rice, as fast, glue-fingered and agile as any wide receiver in the country, except that he's a 6-3, 245-pound tight end.

Sadiq is sleek, powerful and versatile, and America is only just being introduced to him. With a handful of wide receivers out the Ducks have had to go to him even more-- at times against Minnesota they employed a formation with four tight ends, just to get him matched up with a linebacker.

Sadiq made a highlight film catch in the end zone for a three-yard touchdown, his sixth of the year, tops on the team, second in the country among tight ends.

The junior from Idaho Falls, Idaho has turned in 30 catches for 407 yards and the six scores despite missing most of two games with injuries. He caught four for 80 against Rutgers with a pair of touchdowns, from 30 and 21 yards.

New dimension adds enormous value as an NFL prospect

For a man his size to move like that and make plays like that, Duck fans are witnessing a rare thing. His finishing act could be even greater, as 1) Dante Moore is gaining more confidence in him and 2) Oregon has gained an identity of a smash mouth running team with an explosive passing game, one that just sets up big-play opportunities for a fast, athletic tight end.

“He’s a game-changer for us,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said after the win over the Gophers. “I’m really proud.”

Though he's always been dangerous as a pass receiver he's added a new dimension this season as a devastating lead blocker, a big part of why the Ducks break so many big plays in the running game.

USC doesn't have anyone who can guard him either. Few teams do.