From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Syracuse TE Oronde Gadsden II.
#19 ORONDE GADSDEN II/TE SYRACUSE – 6045, 243 POUNDS (Senior)
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Oronde Gadsden II | 6045/243 | 10 | 33 3/8 | 81 5/8 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| 9’6″ | 34 | N/A |
The Good
– Good age, being 21 on draft night, along with above-average height that falls in the 67th percentile
– Tested well at the combine with the testing he chose to participate in, where his vertical jump landed in the 74th percentile and his broad jump landed in the 52nd percentile
– Solid production in the two seasons he was healthy for, where he combined for over 1,900 yards and 13 touchdowns
– Solid showing at the Shrine Bowl, where he looked like the most consistent tight end
– Flashes some after-the-catch ability
– Top in-game speed shows to be good, which makes it hard for linebackers to cover him
– Great hands catcher who is good in contested catch situations and comfortable with back-shoulder throws
– Good twitch at the top of his routes to shake off defenders
– Alignment versatility to be a mismatch in multiple areas
– Able to find success in all areas of the field as a receiver
The Bad
– Adds very little as a blocker, which limits his ability to be an in-line player at the next level
– Raw player who is learning how to play his position since he transitioned from wide receiver in 2022
– Occasionally seems to jog his routes instead of giving full effort
– Lacks agility, which appears in multiple aspects of his game
– Not an ideal target in a contested catch situation
– Limited ceiling due to not having a true position and forcing him to be a complimentary player
Bio
– 21 years old (June 25th, 2003)
– 36 games played for Syracuse from 2021-2024
– 144 offensive touches, 2,012 scrimmage yards, 14 scrimmage touchdowns, and 14.