Miami Dolphins Draft British Tight End Seydou Traore in 5th Round

The Miami Dolphins made history on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting British tight end Seydou Traore with pick number 180 in the fifth round. The London-raised player becomes one of the rare British athletes to be drafted into the NFL.

Traore played college football at Mississippi State, where he developed his skills as a tight end. His selection represents the NFL's continued efforts to find talent beyond traditional American football hotbeds.

The draft also saw another international selection with Uar Bernard from Nigeria, who remarkably has never played a game of American football. These picks highlight how NFL teams are increasingly willing to take chances on international athletes who bring different athletic backgrounds to the sport.

Traore's journey from London to the NFL showcases the growing global pipeline of football talent. The Dolphins' decision to use a fifth-round pick on him suggests they see real potential in his abilities.