Oronde Gadsden II

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Oronde Gadsden II born?June 25, 2003
2. What was Oronde Gadsden II's job?Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
3. What is the college football program?Syracuse Orange
4. What is the NFL draft selection?Selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft
5. Who is Oronde Gadsden II?Oronde Gadsden II is a football player born on June 25, 2003. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers.
6. What position does he play?He plays the tight end position, which means he can both block defenders and catch passes.

Tight End: An offensive football player who combines the blocking responsibilities of an offensive lineman with the receiving duties of a wide receiver.
NFL Draft: An annual event where NFL teams select eligible college football players, forming the primary method of acquiring new professional talent.
Syracuse Orange: The athletic teams representing Syracuse University, a Division I program in the NCAA, where Oronde Gadsden II played collegiate football.
Los Angeles Chargers: A professional American football franchise competing in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division.