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Instant grades for the Patriots drafting TE Eli Raridon in Round 3
TL;DR
The New England Patriots selected tight end Eli Raridon with the 95th overall pick in the NFL Draft. This decision came after the team traded up in earlier rounds but chose to remain in place for this pick.
Key points
- New England Patriots selected Eli Raridon at No. 95 overall
- Raridon is considered one of the top tight ends in the draft class
- Patriots traded up in earlier rounds but stayed put for this pick
Eli RaridonNew England Patriots
ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 05: Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon (9) warms up prior to the start of the college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on October 19th, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
The New England Patriots were busy trading up in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft, but they decided to stay where they were in the late third. Their patience paid off, and they saw one of the top tight ends in the class fall into their laps at No. 95 overall.
Eli Raridon, you are a Patriot. Let’s grade the pick.
Instant grades: Patriots draft TE Eli Raridon 95th overall
Bernd Buchmasser: Raridon is a legitimate Y-tight end, who provides an all-around skillset at the position: he can line up in-line and is physical enough to hold his own a blocker but also has the athleticism to line up in the slot or split out wide as a pass catcher. In that senses, he perfectly complements New England’s current group at the position and should be able to make an impact fairly early in his career. | Grade: A
Pat Lane: Raridon has prototypical size for a tight end, and can do everything a modern tight end has to do. He is a solid run blocker, and has shown some really good mobility and ability in the passing game as well. The Patriots have a huge need at tight end for the future, and they might have gotten a future TE1 at the end of the third round |
Q&A
Why did the Patriots draft Eli Raridon in the third round?
The Patriots drafted Eli Raridon because he was one of the top tight ends available and fell to them at the 95th overall pick.
What position does Eli Raridon play for the Patriots?
Eli Raridon plays as a tight end for the New England Patriots.
How did the Patriots perform in the NFL Draft before selecting Raridon?
Before selecting Raridon, the Patriots were active in trading up during the first two rounds of the NFL Draft.
