From Linebacker to Tight End: Jaren Kanak's NFL Journey

Jaren Kanak, a former Oklahoma Sooners linebacker, made a daring switch to tight end in his senior year, earning a starting spot and excelling in his new role. After years of limited playing time and one start, Kanak transformed his career with a single offseason of tight end drills, starting all thirteen games, catching 44 passes for 533 yards, and earning All-SEC Third-Team honors. His resilience and dedication to the grind, honed from his linebacker struggles, have earned him an NFL Scouting Combine invite and a spot as a legitimate tight end prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f936945b63d8fda8