Oronde Gadsden II

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Oronde Gadsden II
Syracuse Orange–No. 19
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Major Economics
Personal information
Born: (2003-06-25) June 25, 2003 (age 20)
Miramar, Florida
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career history
College
High school American Heritage
(Plantation, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Oronde Benjamin Gadsden II (born June 25, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Syracuse Orange.

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Career

Gadsden II 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 Year

As a true freshman at Syracuse in 2021, Gadsden II, 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 Year

In 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 receptions mark is the highest single season total 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 linked transfer deal to "make a name for [him]self at Syracuse". [11]

Personal life

His father, Oronde Gadsden, played in the NFL. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 Smith, Connor (October 5, 2022). "Oronde Gadsden II's 2nd breakout season keyed by patience, adjustments". The Daily Orange . Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 Chadwick, Max (July 25, 2023). "Oronde Gadsden II has sights set on continuing NFL receiving legacy". Pro Football Focus . Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Losito, Alaina (September 2, 2022). "Oronde Gadsden Discusses Move to Tight End". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  9. ↑ McWilliam, Jesse (September 9, 2022). "Syracuse's Oronde Gadsden emerges as offensive threat". Spectrum News . Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  10. 1 2 3 "Football roster: Oronde Gadsden II". cuse.com. Syracuse University. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Tamurian, Niko (September 14, 2020). "Former NFL star's son picks Syracuse Football over Penn State, others". CNY Central. Retrieved October 3, 2022.


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