In a season that has been filled with ups and downs, one of the bright spots has been Oronde Gadsden II, the rookie tight end out of Syracuse. Gadsden has made waves with his talent and work ethic, which Harbaugh recognized early in training camp.

Gadsden is only rostered in 2.1 percent of ESPN leagues, so there’s zero reason to avoid him. As the Chargers offensive line keeps suffering injuries, the rookie will become more of a target-happy outlet for Herbert, as plays don’t have enough time to develop and instead go to the likes of Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen.

Oronde Gadsden took it up another notch after a career-high day last week. The Chargers rookie tight end posted his first career 100-yard game in Week 7 against the Colts early in the third quarter. And he only needed three catches to do it.

Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II put on a show for the Chargers in Week 7, proving why he should've been picked earlier in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Vikings-Chargers Week 8 fantasy football start 'em sit 'em advice featuring Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert, Oronde Gadsden II sleeper picks.

Those of us here in the 315 knew a little secret this spring.All things considered, Oronde Gadsden II should have never fell to the fifth round of April's NFL D

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Oronde Gadsden II ahead of the Chargers’ Week 7 matchup vs. the Colts.

Rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II has emerged as a serious receiving threat over the last two weeks. Once the free agent signing of Tyler Conklin ultimately failed afer the first few weeks, the Chargers turned to Gadsden for most of the tight end snaps.

Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five from Week 7.

The Los Angeles Chargers may have found a hidden gem in rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II. Despite being selected later in the draft, Gadsden is beginning to show flashes of what could become a major role for the team this season.