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

Scene setter: Notre Dame TE Eli Raridon (6-6, 245), in his introductory video conference, shares how his basketball background has helped him as a pass-catcher when it comes to body control and elevating to secure passes down the field.

Patriots draft Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame with the 95th pick in Round 3.

With Eli Raridon getting drafted 95th overall by the Patriots, every No. 1 TE at Notre Dame has been drafted since Anthony Fasano in 2006:

The Patriots addressed their third major draft need with the 95th overall pick, adding depth behind Hunter Henry. Here's why they drafted tight end Eli Raridon: www.masslive.com/patriots/202...

An initial look into the Patriots' selection of Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon at No. 95 overall

The #Patriots draft picks vs. my live selections through Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft — New England 28 Caleb Lomu (OT) UT 55 Gabe Jacas (ED) ILL 95 Eli Raridon (TE) ND Dan Kelley 28 Caleb Lomu (OT) UT 55 Gabe Jacas (ED) ILL 95 Jermod McCoy (CB) TENN — #NEPats #NFLDraft

The Patriots added some depth on offense during Round 3 of the NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon at No. 95.

#Patriots Add Versatile TE Eli Raridon to Strengthen Offense Raridon provides prowess as both a pass-catcher and blocker at tight end. #NEPats #NFLDraft More on what Eli’s selection means for the Pats 👇 www.si.com/nfl/patriots...

After losing Austin Hooper in free agency, the Patriots needed to add another tight end behind veteran Hunter Henry on the depth chart. They got one in Eli Raridon. on.nbcboston.com/6rIbPpN

The New England Patriots selected Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. trib.al/eb7isUx

The Patriots’ newest tight end and latest draft pick certainly doesn’t lack for confidence.

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#95 Eli Raridon Low college usage, low college efficiency. With slightly below average YAC ability, maybe he'll be a decent spot starter type. Hunter Henry is 32 this year, but is still playing very well so by the time opportunity strikes a replacement may already appear for him.