Seydou Traore Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 242 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- —
- Pos rank
- —
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 at Vikings, Sun Oct 4, 4:05 PM ET 25th vs. TEs, tough
Seydou Traore's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at LV,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Loss,at SF,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,vs KC,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at MIN,ToughVikings vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CIN,FavorableBengals vs. TEs
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at NYJ,ToughJets vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
Seydou Traore Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Seydou Traore in Week 4?
Seydou Traore plays Week 4 at the Vikings. The Vikings rank 25th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Traore.
What are Seydou Traore's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Seydou Traore's next three games are Week 4 at the Vikings (25th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Bengals (5th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Jets (28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bengals in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 MIN, 25thWk 5 CIN, 5thWk 7 NYJ, 28thWk 8 NE, 31st
Risk
- RoleHe's TE3 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Vikings in Week 4 (25th) and the Jets in Week 7 (28th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
Seydou Traore Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Seydou Traore's projected role going forward?
Seydou Traore is TE3 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Seydou Traore's fantasy football upside?
Seydou Traore's upside: the Bengals in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Seydou Traore's fantasy value?
Seydou Traore's risks: the Vikings in Week 4 and the Jets in Week 7 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Seydou Traore's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 4 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Seydou Traore News & Updates
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27L 10–24 vs KC
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20L 13–35 @ SF
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 13–27 @ LV
Game recap coming soon
No updates of this type yet this season.
Dolphins Teammates News
Updates on Traore's quarterback and target competition.
- Malik Willis: Modest numbers even with 77-yard TD (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Uneven performance in team debut (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Malik Willis: Idle for Saturday's preseason game (opens in new tab)Malik Willis, QB. 86 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Dolphins
Seydou Traore Bio
Seydou Traore is a tight end for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 83. Born August 12, 2002, he attended Clearwater Academy and played college football at Arkansas State and then Mississippi State.
The Miami Dolphins selected Traore in round 5, pick 180, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Miami Dolphins Current team2026–present
Selected in round 5, pick 180, of the 2026 NFL Draft. Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Arkansas State, Mississippi State
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Miami Dolphins in round 5, pick 180.
About Seydou Traore: Bio FAQ
How old is Seydou Traore?
Seydou Traore is 24 years old. He was born on August 12, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Seydou Traore?
Seydou Traore is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 242 pounds, and plays tight end for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Seydou Traore weigh?
Seydou Traore weighs 242 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Seydou Traore wear?
Seydou Traore wears number 83 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays tight end.
What position does Seydou Traore play?
Seydou Traore plays tight end for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 83. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Seydou Traore play for?
Seydou Traore plays for the Miami Dolphins as a tight end. He has been with the Dolphins since 2026.
Where did Seydou Traore go to college?
Seydou Traore played college football at Mississippi State, after attending Clearwater Academy (FL).
Where is Seydou Traore from?
Seydou Traore went to high school in Florida, at Clearwater Academy, before playing college football at Mississippi State.
When is Seydou Traore's birthday?
Seydou Traore's birthday is August 12. He was born on August 12, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Seydou Traore been in the NFL?
Seydou Traore is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Seydou Traore played for?
Seydou Traore has played for the Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Seydou Traore enter the NFL?
Seydou Traore entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.