Syracuse tight end/wide receiver Oronde Gadsden II continues to make his case as one of the most talented players in the 2025 NFL Draft cycle. Below we check out his 2024 season stats, mock draft projection, and much more.
Where Did Oronde Gadsden Project in Our 7-Round NFL Mock Draft?
In the latest mock draft from Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings, Gadsden was drafted in the second round by the Los Angeles Chargers. With a pretty glaring hole in the wide receiver and tight end rooms, Gadsden could be a weapon in multiple roles for the team.
“Whether he plays at wide receiver or tight end, Oronde Gadsden II gives Justin Herbert a reliable size-adjusted separator with clutch ball-tracking ability and hand-eye coordination.”
Potential NFL Landing Spots for Gadsden
- Denver Broncos
- Indianapolis Colts
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Miami Dolphins
- New York Jets
- Tennessee Titans
- Washington Commanders
Gadsden’s Scouting Report and Measurements
- Height: 6’5″
- Weight: 223 pounds
- Position: Tight End/Wide Receiver
- School: Syracuse
- Current Year: Redshirt Junior
Here is a portion of what Cummings had to say in his scouting report on Gadsden:
“The son of Oronde Gadsden — who played six years for the Miami Dolphins at the NFL level — the younger Gadsden could more accurately be labeled as “Oronde Gadsden 2.0”: Bigger and better, with mismatch-generating potential.
Interestingly enough, Gadsden didn’t enter the college circuit with that much fanfare. He was a three-star recruit from Miramar, Fla., who signed with Syracuse and joined the Orange as a WR. After a year as a reserve, he became a hybrid in 2022, and the move paid dividends.
In 2022, Gadsden was a first-team All-ACC performer, hauling in 61 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns. That season was expected to be a springboard to a 2023 campaign that would launch him to the NFL Draft — but a Lisfranc injury changed those plans.
Less than two games into the 2023 campaign, Gadsden suffered the injury, and he was knocked out for the rest of the year. He had surgery to input screws in his foot, and later he was shut down for the 2024 spring camp due to another procedure in which the screws were removed.”
Gadsden’s 2024 Season Stats and Game Breakdowns
- Receiving Yards: 433
- Catches: 32
- Touchdowns: 3
- Yards Per Reception: 13.5
At 6’5″, 223 pounds, Gadsden is a walking mismatch — the only question is where. Syracuse shifted his official position to TE ahead of the 2023 season, but he has much more experience at WR, as a hybrid slot, boundary presence, and motion man.
When Is Oronde Gadsden Playing Today?
Gadsden will face off against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:00 p.m ET.
The Pittsburgh Panthers host the Syracuse Orange in the Steel City on Thursday night, aiming to extend their all-time head-to-head advantage over their ACC rival, boasting a 7-2 record under head coach Pat Narduzzi.