The New England Patriots traded up in the first and second rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead of dipping into the trade pool for a third time, they decided to stick with their third round selection at 95. That led to the Patriots drafting Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon , a really solid player who can carve out a legitimate role in 2026. Whether it's in the pass game as a receiver or in the run game as an in-line blocker, Raridon is confidence in his versatility. His stats last season didn't pop off the stat sheet (32 catches for 482 yards as a senior), but he's more than capable if called on to run routes and jump up for contested catches. "That's something I take a lot of pride in, being a deep threat who can go up and get the ball when it's thrown to me," Raridon told reporters after being drafted over the weekend. "And I think basketball has helped with that, I think the coaching staff at Notre Dame has helped with that, just practicing and getting reps.…