The rookie third-round pick caught a 2-yard touchdown pass to log the first score of the 2026 NFL season.
Raridon will completely unseat Hunter Henry as New England's top tight end by Week 6 and lead all rookie tight ends in touchdown receptions this year.
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4.9 / 10 average
League Rank
#1379 of 1926
Position Rank
#92 of 142
Team Rank
#37 of 63
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Eli Raridon Scouting Report (2)
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Sep 1, 2026
Raridon has a clean developmental lane: learn behind Henry while offering enough receiving utility to keep two-tight-end packages alive. The early role should be about assignment confidence, not forcing a headline stat line.
Strengths: Young receiving upside, roster security and a clear developmental role behind a veteran.
Weaknesses: As a rookie reserve, he must show the blocking detail and consistency that earn larger snap shares.
