TE · LAC · #86
Oronde Gadsden II
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 236 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 25, 2003 (age 23.3)
- College
- Syracuse
He ranks TE34 through 5 games, down from TE17. Early, not a finished step down.
Picked by the Chargers in 2025 via a trade with the Eagles.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
424
Range 230–424
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
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 total FP
19.3 pts
3.9 PPG
9 rec · 86 rec yds · 1 rec TD
Week 6 projection
2.7 pts
@ KC · floor–ceiling 2.1–4.8
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
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
WatchGadsden caught 9 passes for 86 yards in 2026, ranking TE34 through 5 games. From TE17 to TE34 through 5 games is a dip in pace, not a locked finish. The 2026 projection is thin — only roster him if you need the upside. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Oronde Gadsden II.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
19.3
PPG
3.9
Rank so far
TE34
Key stats
- Rec: 9 (TE33)
- Rec yds: 86 (TE34)
- Rec TD: 1 (TE18)
2026 week shape
0/5 Boom 0%
3/5 Bust 60%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE34so far | 19.3 | 3.9 | 9 | 86 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE17 | 106.9 | 7.1 | 49 | 664 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 0.0Bust | DEN | 58 plays · 41% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 6.3 | SEA | 64 plays · 50% pass | 36 · 5 rec | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 0.0Bust | BUF | 62 plays · 55% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 8.8 | LV | 59 plays · 46% pass | 18 / 1 TD · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 4.2Bust | ARI | 48 plays · 56% pass | 32 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 3.4 · scored 0.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +3.4.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- DEN-6% · 220 pass yards
- SEA-29% · 167 pass yards
- BUF+26% · 296 pass yards
- LV+8% · 253 pass yards
- ARI+8% · 252 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
- 2024—
- 202515 G
- 20265 G
- 7.0 projected games — recent completed 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
2026 season to date · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- Separation
- 3.94yd
- Cushion
- 4.66yd
- YAC above expected
- -0.38yd
- Air yards share
- 9.8%
5th of 30
27th of 30
24th of 30
23rd of 30
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 424 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. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Oronde Gadsden II in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.