TE · LAC · #86
Oronde Gadsden II
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 236 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 25, 2003 (age 23.2)
- College
- Syracuse
He's 23 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds.
Picked by the Chargers in 2025 via a trade with the Eagles.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
337
Range 242–432
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Depth/upside bet — TE role isn't locked starter volume yet.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
15.0 pts
0.9 PPG · 7.0 games
7.2 rec · 86 rec yds · 0.5 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Combine ×1.00
Athletic composite 5.6/10 (RAS-like; fades after year 2).
Org environment ×1.01
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyGadsden caught 49 passes for 664 yards in 2025, finishing TE17. He scored 6% more than his touches said he should. He's 23 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the TE role keeps opening up.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Oronde Gadsden II.
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2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
106.9
PPG
7.1
Positional finish
TE17
Key stats
- Rec: 49 (TE20)
- Rec yds: 664 (TE11)
- Rec TD: 3 (TE25)
2025: 7.1 PPG actual vs 6.7 expected from usage (15 REG weeks, half-PPR) — outperformed by 6%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TE17 | 106.9 | 7.1 | 49 | 664 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 3.3 | DEN | 65 plays · 68% pass | 23 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 10.7 | HOU | 54 plays · 59% pass | 32 / 1 TD · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 1.2 | DAL | 62 plays · 47% pass | 7 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 8.1 | KC | 58 plays · 50% pass | 61 · 4 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 1.2 | PHI | 64 plays · 41% pass | 7 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 3.2 | LV | 64 plays · 33% pass | 27 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 5.1 | JAX | 42 plays · 62% pass | 41 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 2.8 | PIT | 64 plays · 52% pass | 13 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W9 | 9.3 | TEN | 59 plays · 49% pass | 68 · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 16.2 | MIN | 68 plays · 37% pass | 77 / 1 TD · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- DEN-6% · 212 pass yards
- HOU-9% · 205 pass yards
- DAL+18% · 266 pass yards
- KC-9% · 205 pass yards
- PHI-9% · 205 pass yards
- LV-5% · 214 pass yards
- JAX+3% · 231 pass yards
- PIT+16% · 261 pass yards
- TEN+10% · 248 pass yards
- MIN-21% · 178 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 62.6% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
68.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 1
- Avg depth of target
- 9.0
- Drop %
- 7.2%
Durability
- 2023—
- 2024—
- 202515 G
- 7.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
R5 (165 overall) TE · that slot hit at 3.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=33; contributor 6.1%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 3.16yd
- Cushion
- 5.96yd
- YAC above expected
- 1.35yd
- Air yards share
- 14.1%
27th of 35
12th of 35
2nd of 35
13th of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Oronde Gadsden II's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Gadsden scores 337 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Oronde Gadsden II's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 0.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Oronde Gadsden II in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the TE role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.