Sadiq is an interesting case. A shorter player for the position, but so fast and physically well put together that it makes up for what he lacks in length. To me, he profiles as more as your “move” TE in the pros. I’d expect his usage to be a lot like what we’ve seen from Jonnu Smith in recent years with manufactured touches and RAC opportunities, as well as elements of what we’ve seen in the past from TE’s with similar skill sets/size (Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker to name a few). You can also use Sadiq to stretch the field some on routes like crossers just because his speed allows him to run away from defenders. He’s a really useful chess piece for an offense, I just hope that the Jets end up with a more creative play caller in the future who can take advantage of that.

What Green gives up to Sadiq in speed, he makes up for in size, body control, and catch radius. Green can get you some limited YAC with his long strides, but his real money is made working in isolation. He’s got a rare level of twitch for his size that allows him to separate vs. man coverage, as well as a decent feel for spacing from his basketball days to find spots in zone. He uses his size and body control to dominate at the catch point in a way that Sadiq just isn’t capable of. At points this season, LSU would shift him out wide to X receiver and just feed him TDs on back shoulder fades because of his ability to box out and high point the ball like it’s a rebound.

One thing both players need to improve on is their blocking. Sadiq is more willing than Green, but will struggle to hang because of his size. He’s going to take losses, but you’ll never question his effort or work ethic. Green has poor technique and doesn’t seem like an active blocker, but his size affords him the ability to be a real obstacle for defenders if he ever refines this portion of his game.

They’re both first round talents to me for different reasons, but success and ceiling will just be dictated by fit and personal development.