Mississippi State's Seydou Traore Impresses at Pro Day

Tight end Seydou Traore showcases his versatility and explosiveness ahead of the NFL Draft

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:20am

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After a successful college career at Mississippi State, tight end Seydou Traore participated in the school's Pro Day, where he impressed scouts with his performance. Traore, who is originally from London but spent time in the U.S. playing high school and college football, is now working towards his professional football dreams.

Why it matters

Traore's journey from international prospect to SEC standout highlights the global reach of college football and the opportunities it can provide for talented athletes. His Pro Day performance could boost his draft stock and open the door to an NFL career.

The details

Traore, who had 69 receptions for 728 yards and 6 touchdowns over his two seasons at Mississippi State, said he 'was straining' in every aspect of the Pro Day drills, lifting heavier weights and running faster. Teams have told him he is a 'versatile player and explosive', which he believes he showcased during the event.

  • Traore graduated from Mississippi State on January 2.
  • He has been training in Fort Myers, Florida in preparation for Pro Day.
  • The Pro Day event took place on the Mississippi State campus.

The players

Seydou Traore

A tight end who played the last two seasons at Mississippi State after transferring from Arkansas State, where he played for two years. Traore is originally from London and spent one year playing high school football in Florida before joining the college ranks.

Jon Cooper

Traore's last college position coach at Mississippi State, who advised him to 'attack every day' and 'treat every game like it's your last' because 'you really don't know when this game can be over'.

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What they’re saying

“Treat every day like it's your last because you really don't know when this game can be over. You're lucky to play the game so every snap take advantage of that.”

— Jon Cooper, Traore's former position coach at Mississippi State

“Teams are saying I'm a versatile player and explosive. I think today I showcased my abilities.”

— Seydou Traore

What’s next

Traore will now wait to see where he is selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, with his Pro Day performance potentially boosting his draft stock.

The takeaway

Seydou Traore's journey from London to the SEC and now the NFL Draft highlights the global reach of college football and the opportunities it can provide for talented athletes willing to put in the hard work. His Pro Day showing suggests he has the skills to potentially make an impact at the professional level.