Patriots Draft Eli Raridon, Versatile TE

0:00It's April 25th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. The New England Patriots grab the tight end and the third round of the draft, selecting Notre Dame's Eli Raritan with the 95th overall pick. He's a versatile playmaker who adds depth to their offense, especially with quarterback Drake May, looking for reliable targets. Other teams scooped up tight ends early, but Raritan stayed on the board until the Pats turn. They liked his skills despite his injury setbacks, seeing him as a guy they could mold into a star. Raritan's college stats took a hit from a torn ACL in 2021 and another tear the next year, keeping him out for big chunks of time. Still, the Patriots dug deep into his background before pulling the trigger. Director of scouting Elliott Wolf said the whole team signed off after checking Raritan at the combine and a pre-draft visit, no red flags on his knee. They feel confident in his upside. If Raritan stays healthy, he could turn into a go-to weapon,

1:01boosting May's game and giving the Pats that edge they need downfield.