Denver Broncos Eye Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon

0:00It's April 7th. Welcome to NFL News today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Denver Broncos my I Noter Dame Titan Eli Raradon on day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. This 6 foot 6-245-pound prospect stands out as one of the top Titans in his class. Over four seasons with the fighting Irish, he played in 40 games, hauling in 48 catches for 623 yards and 3 touchdowns. Last year, he hit career highs with 32 receptions for 482 yards in 12 games. The Broncos beefed up their Titan room by resigning veteran Adam Troutman to a multi-year deal, plus Nate Adkins and Lucas Crowe on vet minimum. Contracts. Still, they need fresh talent to mix things up, especially after a season short on Red Zone targets. Raradon brings serious size and length, making him a beast in the middle of the field and a strong blocker who stays in for all three downs. He attacks seams, wins contested catches with big hands, and powers through contact.

1:04But two ACL tears in his right knee back in 2021 and 2022 raise flags, even though he stayed healthy the last two years. He could use more muscle and speed to thrive against NFL defenders. Analysts see him as a classic y-tide end, heavy on blocking with sneaky speed for downfield grabs. His limited route tree and after the catch burst are works in progress, but his upside as a Red Zone weapon fits perfect in Denver's two-tide end, sets alongside Troutman. If the medicals check out clean, where it inslides right in as a gritty run blocker and reliable target for bow nicks, rounding out the room without. Breaking the bank on day three.