Pats Pulpit on Eli Raridon

Eli Raridon emerging as impact tight end; touchdown reception shows upside.

Eli Raridon looks like the real deal and had another solid game for the Patriots on Thursday. The third-round draft pick is not the best run blocker but can do it; where he really shines is in the passing game, where he was featured on crossing routes and seam passes, one of which went for a touchdown (another would have if Drake Maye put the ball on him instead of on the defender). Hunter Henry remains reliable, but Raridon brings real juice to the tight end room that the Patriots haven't had in quite a while. If he continues to improve, he's going to be a true impact player.

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