Oronde Benjamin Gadsden II (born June 25, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Syracuse Orange.
 Gadsden with Syracuse Orange in 2024 | |
| Syracuse Orange – No. 19 | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Economics |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 25, 2003 Miramar, Florida |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Career
editGadsden attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida.[1][2] He committed to Syracuse University to play college football over offers from Penn State, Baylor, Kentucky, and others.[3][4]
Freshman season
editAs a true freshman at Syracuse in 2021, Gadsden played in eight games and had two receptions for 24 yards.[5][6] He entered 2022 as both a wide receiver and tight end.[7][8][9]
Sophomore season
editIn Robert Anae's pass-heavy offense, Gadsden moved from outside receiver to a hybrid of slot receiver and tight end. He was asked to block more and make catches in the middle of the field.[2]
The move paid off for Gadsden, who was named First Team All-ACC after recording 61 receptions for 969 yards and six touchdowns.[4] The reception total is the single season total record for a Syracuse sophomore.[10] Playing against NC State on October 15, 2022, Gadsden earned ACC Receiver of the Week honors, as he hauled in eight passes for 141 yards and 2 touchdowns.[10] At season's end, Gadsden was given the Bill Maxwell Award as the most improved player in the Syracuse offense.[10]
During the off-season, Gadsden declined a name, image and likeness (NIL) linked transfer deal to "make a name for [him]self at Syracuse".[11]
Personal life
editHis father, Oronde Gadsden, played in the NFL.[12]
References
edit- ^ Alandt, Anthony (August 31, 2023). "MADE FOR THIS: Syracuse's generational weapon took 2 years to burst onto the scene". The Daily Orange. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b Smith, Connor (October 5, 2022). "Oronde Gadsden II's 2nd breakout season keyed by patience, adjustments". The Daily Orange. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ Carlson, Chris (September 14, 2020). "Syracuse football lands verbal commitment from Oronde Gadsden II, son of former Miami Dolphins receiver". syracuse.com. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ a b Chadwick, Max (July 25, 2023). "Oronde Gadsden II has sights set on continuing NFL receiving legacy". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ St. Croix, Josh (September 8, 2022). "College football: Syracuse's Gadsden II adjusting to new role as a versatile tight end". NNY360. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (September 18, 2022). "Babers: Anyone who didn't notice Gadsden's talent before breakout game is 'Stevie Wonder'". syracuse.com. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (September 1, 2022). "Oronde Gadsden goes where his team needs him. For SU football, that's tight end and all over the field". syracuse.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Losito, Alaina (September 2, 2022). "Oronde Gadsden Discusses Move to Tight End". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ McWilliam, Jesse (September 9, 2022). "Syracuse's Oronde Gadsden emerges as offensive threat". Spectrum News. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Football roster: Oronde Gadsden II". cuse.com. Syracuse University. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Leiker, Emily (July 26, 2023). "Gadsden says he turned down huge money to transfer: 'I wanna make a name for myself at Syracuse'". Syracuse Post-Standard. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Tamurian, Niko (September 14, 2020). "Former NFL star's son picks Syracuse Football over Penn State, others". CNY Central. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
External links
edit- Syracuse Orange bio
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