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Oronde Gadsden II

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Oronde Gadsden II came into the league as a 5th-round selection (165th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Syracuse. Now with LAC, he's in his 2nd NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top TEs in football last season, scoring a 65.5 (85th percentile). Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 90th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 61 catches for 767 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 236#

College

Syracuse

Draft

Rd 5, 165th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
18.2

1th percentile among TEs

6 games · 21 targets

Role×0.14+0.75
Hands×0.1-1.98
Volume×0.12+0.69
Total EPA×0.22-2.25
EPA/target×0.3-3.08
Yards/target×0.12-1.52

Week 1 projection · vs ARI

Methodology
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec3.8 (1–6)53% 3.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec yds53.3 (12.3–94.2)47% 55.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst18▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size19▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands2▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat90▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability9▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share82▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share84▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency1▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume76▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC18.262121031
2025LAC65.515496643

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Oronde Gadsden II has played in 21 regular-season games, all with LAC.

He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 61 passes for 767 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with LAC: 664 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 65.5, in the 85th percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
4
1.3/g
50
17/g
1
Away3
8
2.7/g
53
18/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
35
12/g
1
Out of division3
7
2.3/g
68
23/g
0
In losses6
12
2.0/g
103
17/g
1
On grass1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
On turf5
12
2.4/g
103
21/g
1
Indoors3
4
1.3/g
50
17/g
1
Outdoors3
8
2.7/g
53
18/g
0

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD51
Week 2LV2 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD56.3
Week 3BUF—28.6
Week 4SEA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD25.8
Week 5DEN—36.6
Week 6KC3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD31.3

Oronde Gadsden II — common questions

What position does Oronde Gadsden II play?
Oronde Gadsden II is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Oronde Gadsden II played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Oronde Gadsden II has played for LAC (2025–2026).
Where did Oronde Gadsden II go to college?
Oronde Gadsden II played college football at Syracuse.
When was Oronde Gadsden II drafted?
Oronde Gadsden II was selected in round 5, 165th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Oronde Gadsden II scored?
Oronde Gadsden II has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Oronde Gadsden II's ScoutIndex Rating?
Oronde Gadsden II rated 18.2 for 2026, the 1st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2025

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