Mississippi State's Seydou Traore, raised in South London, becomes a late-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by Miami.
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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]
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