FantasyPros Articles on Oronde Gadsden
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Fantrax has Gadsden at approximately 148th overall, while FantasyPros' current consensus ADP is around 174th. Gadsden's situation is changing after the Chargers brought in Mike McDaniel, whose offense could create more opportunities for athletic tight ends, but they also brought in David Njoku and Charlie Kolar to play the position.
STACKED’s take
Gadsden's Fantrax ADP of 148 is 26 picks too early; Njoku and Kolar signings suggest backup role despite rookie upside.
Fantrax ADP of 148th overall (TE16) is roughly 26 picks ahead of FantasyPros consensus ADP of 174th, where Gadsden is essentially not drafted on other sites. His rookie production—49 catches, 664 yards, three touchdowns in 15 games on 69 targets, averaging 13.6 yards per reception and finishing TE20 in fantasy points per game (8.8 PPR)—is legitimate but masks end-of-season decline. The Chargers' offseason moves complicate his outlook: Mike McDaniel's offense could create opportunities for athletic tight ends, but the team also added David Njoku and Charlie Kolar to the position. Gadsden's ceiling is appealing, but he isn't yet a proven high-volume tight end, making the later FantasyPros slot preferable. When Los Angeles rested starters in the first preseason game, Gadsden suited up and played, potentially signaling a backup role.
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