Mississippi State's Seydou Traore, raised in South London, becomes a late-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by Miami.
Mississippi State tight end Seydou Traore, raised in London, was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. [source]
Traore becomes a late-round pick in the draft, joining Nigerian prospect Uar Bernard, who has yet to play a game of American football, according to reporting on the selection class. [source]
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Sources
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/videos/c9370z9l90no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss — Traore's draft round (fifth), team (Miami Dolphins), college (Mississippi State), and London background
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/articles/cvg4g3z26r0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss — Traore's late-round status and context on other draft picks including Uar Bernard
