Oronde Gadsden

Los Angeles Chargers
Tight End #86

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	June 25, 2003
Height	6'5"
Weight	236 lb

Draft

College	Syracuse
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 165
Team	LAC

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Oronde Gadsden: Mike McDaniel to Maximize Oronde Gadsden's Skill Set?

The Athletic's Daniel Popper believes Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden will play in a role that "maximizes his receiving skill set" under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in 2026. The Chargers signed tight end Charlie Kolar, who is an elite run blocker and an "ideal fit" in McDaniel's movement offense. He also has upside as a pass-catcher, but Gadsden will be the Bolts' clear top pass-catching TE after he impressed in his first year in the NFL in 2025 with 49 catches on 69 targets for 664 yards and three touchdowns in 15 regular-season games (seven starts). His numbers were good enough to make him the TE16 in half-PPR scoring as a rookie. Gadsden also ranked 14th at his position in yards per route run. He's an ascending player with a good fit in the offensive scheme as he heads into his second year in the league. For fantasy managers who wait at the TE position, Gadsden is a great late-round target with upside.

Mar. 19, 2026 6:55 AM EST