The Miami Dolphins have made a historic pick in the NFL Draft, selecting British tight end Seydou Traore with the 180th overall pick. Standing at 6ft 4in and weighing 244lb, Traore is set to make his mark in the NFL. Born in France and raised in London, Traore moved to Florida in 2020, where he first played 11 v 11 football. His impressive college career saw him catch 131 passes for 1,482 yards and 10 touchdowns, with an average of 6.5 yards after the catch.
Miami's general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan, praised Traore, saying, "He's a raw, athletic talent with immense potential. We believe he will only improve with time." Traore joins a talented tight end group, including Greg Dulcich and Will Kacmarek.
In another notable pick, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Nigerian player Uar Bernard with the 251st overall pick. Bernard, who has yet to play an NFL game, expressed his excitement, saying, "It's a dream come true.
I've worked hard, and I'm confident I'll get better every day."