Oronde Gadsden Makes History as Rookie Tight End
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II continued to impress with another great game, following up his legendary performance with 5 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Gadsden's production came in a blowout first half, before the Chargers took control for the rest of the game. This performance moved him into second place in NFL history for rookie tight ends, with 308 receiving yards through the first five games of his career.
According to Underdog, Gadsden's achievement is the second-best ever by a tight end. He has proven himself to be a consistent player, avoiding the common trend of rookies disappearing after a huge game.
Gadsden now has 308 receiving yards through the first five games of his career, second ever by a tight end.
Author's summary: Oronde Gadsden sets NFL record for rookie tight ends.