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Miami Dolphins pick Seydou Traore in NFL Draft: Scouting fifth-rounder
TL;DR
The Miami Dolphins selected Seydou Traore, a tight end from Mississippi State, in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. He is notable for being the first player drafted through the NFL's International Player Pathway Program.
Key points
- Miami Dolphins selected Seydou Traore in the fifth round of the NFL Draft
- Traore is the first player drafted via the NFL's International Player Pathway Program
- He played 11-on-11 football for the first time in Clearwater in 2020
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MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins selected Mississippi State tight end Seydou Traore with their final fifth-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Traore made history as the first drafted player via the NFL's International Player Pathway Program.
Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs tight end Seydou Traore (8) does the “horns down” gesture after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Traore was born in France and grew up in London but moved to Clearwater in 2020, when he played 11-on-11 football for the first time.
Traore had 10 career touchdown catches in college and averaged 6.5 yards after the catch.
The pick, 180th overall, was acquired via trade with Dallas.
Seydou Traore scouting report
Traore had 752 receiving yards and four TDs during his final two collegiate seasons.
He was in the East-West Shrine game.
He ran the 40 in 4.5 seconds.
How Seydou Traore fits with Dolphins
Traore joins a tight end group that includes Greg Dulcich and third-round pick Will Kacmarek.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: From France to Dolphins: Fifth-rounder Seydou Traore makes history
Q&A
Who is Seydou Traore and what is his background?
Seydou Traore is a tight end from Mississippi State who was born in France, grew up in London, and moved to Clearwater in 2020.
What is the NFL's International Player Pathway Program?
The NFL's International Player Pathway Program is designed to provide opportunities for international athletes to enter the NFL, and Traore is the first player drafted through this initiative.
What round was Seydou Traore selected in the NFL Draft?
Seydou Traore was selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.