Seydou Traore joins Miami Dolphins roster as International Pathway Program draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Miami Dolphins added Seydou Traore to their active roster following his selection in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Traore, who developed his skills through the NFL Academy in London and collegiate play at Mississippi State, represents the first player from the NFL's International Pathway Program to be drafted. He is set to serve as one of two rookie tight ends for the team this season. The Dolphins are scheduled to open their 2026 campaign against the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13. Traore’s transition from international youth prospect to professional roster status marks a significant milestone for the league’s global initiative.
- •Seydou Traore was a fifth-round selection in the 2026 NFL draft.
- •He is the first NFL International Pathway Program player to be drafted.
- •The Miami Dolphins play the Las Vegas Raiders on September 13.
- •Traore played collegiate football at Mississippi State.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Seydou Traore 'taking the next step' puts him on Miami Dolphins roster
"Seydou Traore is the first draft pick from the NFL's International Pathway Program, going to the Dolphins in the fifth round.
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