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Oronde Gadsden says he turned down huge money to transfer: ‘I wanna make a name for myself at Syracuse’

Syracuse football tight end Oronde Gadsden, in a gray suit jacket, white shirt and black tie, stands in front of an orange background. There is an ACC microphone in front of him.

Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II talks to media at the 2023 ACC Kickoff on July 25 in Charlotte, N.C. Gadsden, a 2022 first-team All-ACC selection, was courted by other programs this offseason. (Photo by Nell Redmond/ACC)Nell Redmond/ACC

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Charlotte, N.C. — One of Syracuse football’s biggest stars said he turned down huge sums of money to transfer out of the program this offseason.

Oronde Gadsden II, a 2023 preseason All-American, told syracuse.com at ACC Kickoff on Tuesday that other programs were “promising six figures and up” in payments if he transferred.

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