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NegativeDepth ChartSep 10, 2026FantasyPros Articles
After a strong rookie season with 664 receiving yards (15th-most by a rookie tight end), averaging 13.6 yards per reception and grading as the most dynamic player at his position with a 131.3 explosive rating per PlayerProfiler, Gadsden's Year 2 outlook has dimmed. The Chargers signed two tight ends in the offseason: David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. Los Angeles listed Kolar or Njoku as the starter on its Week 1 depth chart, with Gadsden serving as a backup. While Kolar may be there primarily to block in heavier personnel sets, both he and Njoku will undoubtedly eat into Gadsden's playing time and targets. The source recommends waiting to see how the rotation plays out on game day and monitoring snap share; if Gadsden falls well behind the other two after a game or two, he can be safely dropped.
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PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Oronde Gadsden II has had a brutal offseason for his fantasy outlook after flashing as a rookie and posting four straight weeks of five or more receptions and 60+ yards, which skyrocketed his dynasty value into a range similar to Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft. However, training camp and preseason have given bearish news: Los Angeles signed two tight ends, David Njoku and Charlie Kolar, both of whom have been getting first-team reps ahead of Gadsden. Jim Moorman is not giving up on Gadsden nor buying into the hype of his competition. Njoku is a 30-year-old injury-prone tight end who relies heavily on athleticism and typically falls off a cliff once older. Kolar is a blocking tight end who spent four seasons behind Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely in Baltimore; Gadsden had more receiving yards in Week 7 last year than Kolar had in any single season of his career. Moorman doesn't see these two keeping Gadsden off the field, especially under offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who loves to feed explosive playmakers. Moorman still has Gadsden as TE10 overall in dynasty and believes now is a tremendous time to buy low, likely for a mid-to-late second-round rookie pick.
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PositiveValueSep 8, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
The source has been on record all offseason talking about how Gadsden is extremely mispriced after an absolutely awesome rookie season. Gadsden has the potential to be one of the biggest 'WTF were we thinking with this price' guys, and the source thinks we're going to know pretty quickly based on his Week 1 usage. If you missed out on one of the elite TEs at the top of your draft and got stuck with one of the backend TE1 floor plays (Kelce, Andrews, Goedert, Johnson, etc.), the source would be especially interested in snagging Gadsden before Week 1 kicks off as a pure upside swing.
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NegativeBustSep 6, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Oronde Gadsden II should be avoided in drafts this season. While he had five TE1 finishes in Weeks 6-18 last year, he finished as TE17 in fantasy points per game during that span. Among 50 qualifying tight ends in that sample, he ranked 36th in targets per route run rate, 15th in yards per route run, 22nd in first-read share, and 29th in first downs per route run. After Week 15, Gadsden failed to surpass a 70% route share in any game. The Chargers' offseason additions of Charlie Kolar and David Njoku lock Gadsden into a tight end committee, which presents concerning red flags.
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PositiveSleeperSep 5, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Oronde Gadsden had an electrifying four-game stretch as a rookie, catching 24 of 27 passes for 377 yards and 2 TDs, making him one of the most-spent FAAB targets last season. However, he drew 5+ targets in only four of the final eight games, raising consistency concerns. The source highlights his fluid athleticism and notes that new Chargers OC Mike McDaniel values speed. A key insight: the Chargers' additions to the TE room may have been brought in to block in 13 personnel, which could free up Gadsden to be the second target on many plays. If McDaniel gets him into space a few times per game, he could produce big plays throughout the season.
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NegativeBustAug 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Derek Brown is avoiding Gadsden in drafts despite five TE1 finishes in Weeks 6-18. The underlying metrics are concerning: he ranked 36th in targets per route run rate, 15th in yards per route run, 22nd in first-read share, and 29th in first downs per route run among 50 qualifying tight ends. After Week 15, he failed to exceed 70% route share in any game. The Chargers' additions of Charlie Kolar and David Njoku lock Gadsden into a tight end committee, making him an unattractive fantasy asset.
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PositiveValueAug 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Derek Brown is avoiding Oronde Gadsden in 2026 drafts. While Gadsden posted five TE1 weekly finishes in Weeks 6-18 last season, he finished as TE17 in fantasy points per game overall. During that Weeks 6-18 sample among 50 qualifying tight ends, he ranked 36th in target per route run rate, 15th in yards per route run, 22nd in first-read share, and 29th in first downs per route run. Brown flags concerning red flags including route share dropping below 70% after Week 15, and the Chargers' offseason additions of Charlie Kolar and David Njoku, which lock Gadsden into a tight end committee.
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