Eli Raridon

New England Patriots
Tight End

Personal

Age	22
Birthdate	February 12, 2004
Height	6'7"
Weight	252 lb

Draft

College	Notre Dame
Year	2026
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 95
Team	NE

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
0.88	8.28	0.05

You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News

Eli Raridon: Patriots Hoping Rookie Eli Raridon Can Contribute Immediately

Jordy McElroy of Patriots Wire writes that the New England Patriots are "desperately clinging to hope" that rookie third-round tight end Eli Raridon "can contribute right out of the gate" in 2026. If Raridon doesn't look like he can handle TE2 duties behind starter Hunter Henry in training camp this summer, it "wouldn't be a surprise" to see the Patriots bring in a veteran at the position to boost the competition. As of right now, McElroy lists Raridon as the No. 2 TE behind Henry, with Tanner Arkin, Jack Westover, and CJ Dippre behind him. Raridon, 22, is a versatile option at the position with the ability to be a solid receiver and blocker. He has a clear path to rookie-year snaps with Julian Hill (knee) going on season-ending Injured Reserve and with Austin Hooper leaving in free agency to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. The 6-foot-6, 245-pounder needs to improve his blocking, but if he can do that, he could have a meaningful role in 2026. And if Henry were to go down with an injury, Raridon would gain lots of steam off the waiver wire in all fantasy football leagues.

Jul. 8, 2026 6:51 AM EST