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Position | Tight end |
Class | Junior |
Major | Economics |
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Born: | Miramar, Florida | June 25, 2003
Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight | 223 lb (101 kg) |
Career history | |
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High school |
American Heritage (Plantation, Florida) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Oronde Benjamin Gadsden II (born June 25, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Syracuse Orange.
Gadsden 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]
As 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]
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 (NIL) linked transfer deal to "make a name for [him]self at Syracuse". [11]
His father, Oronde Gadsden, played in the NFL. [12]
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Syracuse Orange – No. 19 | |
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Position | Tight end |
Class | Junior |
Major | Economics |
Personal information | |
Born: | Miramar, Florida | June 25, 2003
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 | |
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Oronde Benjamin Gadsden II (born June 25, 2003) is an American football tight end for the Syracuse Orange.
Gadsden 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]
As 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]
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 (NIL) linked transfer deal to "make a name for [him]self at Syracuse". [11]
His father, Oronde Gadsden, played in the NFL. [12]