The McShay Show Day Five From the Combine: Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Dillon Thieneman, and more
Feb 28, 2026
Joe Ortiz, general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers with a background in Baltimore scouting, discusses draft strategy and roster building. He talks about working daily with Jim Harbaugh and tailoring plans around Justin Herbert. Also covers medical evaluations, finding mid-round value, and rebuilding depth after injuries.
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Tight End Testing Upends Draft Boards
- The tight end group at the combine exceeded expectations with record-breaking jumps and 40 times that shifted draft perceptions.
- Kenyon Sadiq jumped 43.5 and ran a 4.39 unofficial 40 while Eli Stowers jumped 45.5 (combine record) and ran ~4.5, forcing teams to re-evaluate their boards.
Stowers Combines Explosiveness With High Football IQ
- Eli Stowers pairs elite explosion with rare spatial awareness and intelligence testing that teams value.
- Stowers is a former quarterback, Academic Heisman-type, 6'0–6'3 and ~240 lbs with a 45.5" vertical, suggesting slot/receiver flexibility.
Compete To Rebuild Draft Momentum
- Compete at the combine to confirm tape and silence doubts; measurable showings matter to scouts and can repair perceived effort issues.
- Todd cited Sadiq responding to criticism mid-season and then delivering a top combine performance to reassert his value.