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Patriots draft Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon, No. 95 overall

sportsApr 25, 20261034

The New England Patriots selected Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon with the No. 95 overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 6-6, 245-pound Raridon highlighted his basketball background in his introductory remarks, saying it helped his body control and contested-catch ability down the field. New England, which lost Austin Hooper in free agency, is adding Raridon to provide pass-catching depth behind veteran Hunter Henry. Raridon gives the Patriots a bigger red-zone target and a developmental piece WHO can stretch the field and complement the offense long term.

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