Chargers Rookie Attracts Comparability To Darren Waller

 

The Los Angeles Chargers struggled with drops final season.

Aside from Ladd McConkey, not lots of their pass-catchers did Justin Herbert many favors.

In fact, they hope that gained’t be the case within the second yr below head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Although Oronde Gadsden II didn’t draw a lot buzz as a fifth-round decide within the 2025 NFL Draft, he may be in line for a giant position as he’s being in comparison with a former Professional Bowl participant.

“Chargers TEs coach Andy Bischoff in contrast a few of Oronde Gadsden’s traits to those he noticed in Darren Waller when he first got here into the league in Baltimore,” Alex Insdof wrote on X.

Chargers TEs coach Andy Bischoff in contrast a few of Oronde Gadsden’s traits to those he noticed in Darren Waller when he first got here into the league in Baltimore.

— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) June 16, 2025

Gadsden had a robust remaining season at Syracuse, incomes All-ACC honors after logging 73 receptions for 934 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Bischoff coached Waller with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants, and although he didn’t get the most effective model of him, he clearly is aware of what he’s speaking about after spending so a few years with him.

Waller’s prime was short-lived, however he was one of the bodily pass-catchers within the recreation when he was at his finest, so that is an encouraging piece of stories for Chargers…