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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Eli Raridon, selected 31st overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, has received a healthy, steady snap share from the Patriots out of the gate, playing 54% to 58% of snaps in his five healthy games. On Thursday, he caught 3 of 4 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown—his second score of the season—and has topped 50 yards in 2 of his last 3 games. Hunter Henry will remain a consistent piece of New England's offensive game plan, but Raridon looks like a player who could eventually take the starting role, potentially sooner rather than later.
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PositiveSleeperOct 26, 2026RotoWire
Athletically gifted, high-level prospect with juice and upside as a speculative add; had five catches for 57 yards in week five with a touchdown in week one, and just had a touchdown catch this past week; with AJ Brown slow out of the gate and Romeo Dobbs on IR, there's a chance New England leans more into tight ends, allowing Raridan's role to grow; he faces Miami this week (which gave up two TDs to Mason Taylor and got annihilated by Omar Cooper Jr.) and Detroit in week 10 (where Drake May is expected to put up numbers).
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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The third-round TE has established himself in the offense playing 44% of offensive snaps as the No. 2 option behind Hunter Henry. Raridon's athleticism has translated to the pros and Josh McDaniels has effectively used him on runaway routes to get him on the move. While the coaching staff has been impressed with his growth as a run blocker—still a work in progress after being at the point of attack for several run stuffs in Chicago—his receiver work and ability to create mismatches leaves excitement for his future role. Coach Vrabel noted Raridon blocks better than in previous exposure and is growing and gaining confidence each day.
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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Pats Pulpit
New England's third-round TE pick has established himself in the offense playing 44% of the offensive snaps as the No. 2 option behind Hunter Henry. Raridon's athleticism has translated to the pros and Josh McDaniels has done a strong job using the tight end on runaway routes to get him on the move. While the coaching staff has been impressed with Raridon's growth as a run blocker, it's expectedly still a work in progress for the rookie. Coach Vrabel noted Raridon blocks better now than in previous exposure and is growing and gaining confidence each day, leaving excitement for the future as he becomes a bigger piece of the offense.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Eli Raridon looks like the real deal for the Patriots; the source calls him a gem from the third round of the draft. He's not the best run blocker, but can do it. Where he really shines is in the passing game—he was on some crossing routes and seam passes, one of which went for a touchdown. The source notes Hunter Henry is still 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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PositiveBreakoutOct 23, 2026Pats Pulpit
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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