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0:482026 NFL Draft Grades: Patriots Select Eli Raridon No. 95
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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Kahale Warring
Summary
Eli Raridon did not break into the starting lineup at Notre Dame until his senior season, but the wait paid off. Raridon finished with 32 catches for 482 yards while averaging 15.1 yards per reception. He is one of the few tight ends in this class capable of contributing as both an inline blocker and a receiver. While he is not dominant in either area, that well-rounded ability will be attractive to NFL teams.
About
- Career: Family: Grandfather Scott Raridon Sr. was a strength coach on Notre Dame’s 1988 national championship team; father Scott Raridon Jr. played football at Notre Dame
- 2025: Third on team in receptions (32) and receiving yards (482)
Strengths
- Well-built tight end with a lean, muscular frame.
- Consistent inline run blocker with good power.
- Physical runner after the catch; smaller defensive backs bounce off him.
Weaknesses
- Tight hips out of breaks and not especially fluid at the top of routes.
- Limited awareness as a receiver.
- Tore his right ACL in both 2021 and 2022.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.62 seconds
- Bench press: 20 reps
- Vertical jump: 36 inches
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 3 inches
Top Eli Raridon News
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Patriots' Eli Raridon: Scooped up by Patriots
New England selected Raridon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 95th overall.
Raridon spent his entire four-year college career with Notre Dame, and he was able to overcome knee injuries in 2022 and 2023 to become a productive starter for the Fighting Irish. He put it all together in 2025 with 32 catches for 482 yards over 12 games, though he did not haul in a touchdown pass. Raridon showed steady improvement as a pass catcher over the course of his college career and has the athletic foundation (6-foot-6, 245 pounds) to establish himself as a large target in the passing game for Drake Maye, though the former will need to work on his blocking ability in order to earn consistent snaps on offense. Hunter Henry is New England's top option at tight end, but with Austin Hooper signing with the Falcons in March, Raridon has a chance to earn the TE2 job, with Julian Hill being his main competition.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-7, 252 lbs |
| Birthplace: Mason City, IA |
| Age: 22 |