Patriots Draft Eli Raridon: Speed & Youth at TE

0:00On April 25th, the New England Patriots grabbed Titan Eli Raritan from Notre Dame with the 95th overall pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. This 6.6245 pound athlete posted solid combine numbers like a 4.62 in the 40 yard dash, a 36 inch vertical and a 123 inch broad jump. They see him as a high upside guy despite his raw skills. Earlier in the draft, a surprise run on Titan's pushed Raritan out the door sooner than expected, but the Pats jumped at the chance. Team exec Eli Wolf called him a tremendous athlete who overcame injuries and brings confidence, plus he's versatile in blocking and catching. Experts are hyped too. Dane Brukler from the athletic likes his quick top speed and ball skills. Matt Miller from ESPN points to his basketball background and pre-draft rise, perfect for getting younger behind 31-year-old Hunter Henry. Whose deal ends soon? Lance Zeerlin sees him as a 3-down Y-Tide End with sneaky speed.

1:04Raritan only had 48 catches in college over 40 games, but his above-the-rim play and inline blocking make him intriguing. The Patriots plan to develop him alongside bets like Julian Hill and Reggie Gilliam, banking on that athletic profile to mold him into an elite. Option. This B-plus move fits their strategy to build speed and youth at the position, setting up a smooth transition as they keep stacking the roster for the... Monghol. That's your NFL news today update, AI powered and always on.