
Record-Breaking Speed and Versatility Define the 2026 TE Combine
At the 2026 NFL Combine, the tight end group impressed with depth and versatility: Kenyon Sadiq set a tight-end combine record with a 4.39-second 40, while five prospects—Sam Roush (Stanford), Max Klare (Ohio State), Martin Klein (Michigan), Nate Boerkircher (Texas A&M), and Tanner Koziol (Houston)—showcased a blend of blocking, catching, and route-running. The Lions are seeking balanced tight ends who can create matchup advantages, with Roush viewed as a fit for immediate TE2 upside, Klein as upside production, and Koziol and Boerkircher flashing potential in big-slot and hands, while Klare demonstrated strong receiving but mixed blocking and drill results.













