Patriots Draft Eli Raridon: New Tight End Star

0:00On April 25th, the New England Patriots kept building their roster in the 2026 NFL draft, grabbing Notre Dame tied in Eli Raradon with the 95th overall pick in the third round. After snagging an offensive tackle in Ed rusher early, they targeted a clear hole at tied in to bolster the offense right away. Hunter Henry is already 31, and in the last year of his deal, so the Pats needed a successor. They also lost veteran Austin Hooper to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, leaving them short on reliable options who can block and catch. Raradon stands six foot six and weighs 245 pounds, with sneaky speed that makes him a mismatch nightmare. His senior year stats popped off 32 catches for 482 yards, and he leveled up big time as a blocker, turning into a complete prospect. Fans are split on the move, some call it a perfect fit for New England scheme, while others wanted more defense stacked up. Still, his tools scream long-term

1:00starter potential alongside Henry. As the draft rolls on, watch how Raradon jails and camp, he could be the spark that flips their passing game for years to come. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.