Jaren Kanak
| No. 81 – Tennessee Titans | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Roster status |  Injured reserve |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 10, 2004[1] Hays, Kansas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 234 lb (106 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hays (Hays, Kansas) |
| College | Oklahoma (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 7th round, 225th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jaren Kanak (born February 10, 2004)[1] is an American professional football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Titans in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Kanak attended Hays High School in Hays, Kansas. He played linebacker, quarterback and wide receiver in high school.[2] As a senior, he rushed for a school record 1,615 and passed for 910 yards and 12 touchdowns.[3] He originally committed to play college football at Clemson University before flipping his commitment to the University of Oklahoma.[4][5]
College career
Kanak played linebacker his first three years at Oklahoma from 2022 to 2024.[6] He played in 39 games with 10 starts and had 103 tackles and two sacks. Prior to his senior year in 2025, he transitions into a tight end.[7][8] Kanak opened the season as the starter and in his first game had five receptions for 90 yards.[9][10]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 234 lb (106 kg) | 30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) | 9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 2+3⁄8 in (1.89 m) | 4.52 s | 1.61 s | 2.66 s | 4.27 s | 7.21 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) | 9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | 24 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12] | ||||||||||||
Kanak was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round with the 225th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2026.[14]
References
- 1 2 "Jaren Kanak TE Oklahoma". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ↑ "KFBCA Top 11: Jaren Kanak". December 21, 2021.
- ↑ Martinez, Justin. "How a 'crazy' offseason prepared OU's Jaren Kanak for a career outing against Nebraska". The Oklahoman.
- ↑ Jr, Rick Peterson. "'More than just a commitment': Jaren Kanak honors his late father while announcing his commitment to Clemson". USA TODAY High School Sports.
- ↑ "Jaren Kanak now an Oklahoma Sooner". Hays Post. January 12, 2022.
- ↑ Martinez, Justin. "Why OU football's Jaren Kanak is 'not threatened' by competition for starting LB spot". The Oklahoman.
- ↑ Sulley, Colton. "How Jaren Kanak is 'mastering' new position for OU football after move from linebacker". The Oklahoman.
- ↑ Reporter, Zack Wright | Transcript Sports (August 8, 2025). "How former linebacker Jaren Kanak has settled into his new offensive role". Duncan Banner.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Carlson, Jenni. "Carlson: Jaren Kanak looks like natural pass catcher, a welcome sight for OU football". The Oklahoman.
- ↑ World, Mason Young Tulsa (August 30, 2025). "OU tight end Jaren Kanak solidifies spot as starter in breakout game versus Illinois State". Tulsa World.
- ↑ "Jaren Kanak Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Jaren Kanak College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ Wyatt, Jim (April 25, 2026). "Titans Select Oklahoma TE Jaren Kanak in the Seventh Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ↑ Wyatt, Jim (August 16, 2026). "Titans Sign TE Matt Lauter, RB Dominic Richardson While Placing Jaylen Harrell and Jaren Kanak on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.