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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Josiah Deguara
Summary
Jaren Kanak is a remarkable athlete who transitioned from a three-year career at linebacker to tight end for the 2025 season. A former track star with elite speed, he quickly emerged as a natural pass-catcher with a vast catch radius and sophisticated route-running instincts. While his smaller frame presents challenges for traditional blocking, his competitive attitude and explosive playmaking ability make him a unique offensive weapon.
About
- 2025: Third-team All-SEC
- 2025: Switched to TE after three seasons at LB
Strengths
- Solid straight-line speed with a verified 10.37-second 100-meter dash.
- Natural hands-catcher who effectively plucks the ball away from his body.
- = Advanced route-running intelligence and spatial awareness for a new position.
Weaknesses
- Lacks the prototypical size and bulk for consistent inline blocking.
- Can be physically overmatched by larger defensive ends at the point of attack.
- Relatively limited experience at the tight end position.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
- Bench press: 24 reps
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
Top Jaren Kanak News
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Titans' Jaren Kanak: Picked by Titans
The Titans selected Kanak in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 225th overall.
Kanak spent his entire four-year collegiate career in Norman with Oklahoma, but it wasn't until his senior season that he saw the field. He didn't disappoint in 2025, compiling 44 catches for 533 yards while dropping just one pass. Kanak is severely undersized for the tight end position at just 6-foot-2, 234 pounds, but he at least makes up for that with a 4.52 40-yard dash time. It remains to be seen if he can stick at tight end in the long run, but he has plenty of special-teams work on his resume and will likely be asked to contribute on that front in Nashville this fall.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 233 lbs |
| Birthplace: Hays, KS |
| Age: 22 |