Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
- Height: 6’7”| Weight: 245 lbs | Age: 22
- NFL Draft projection: No. 203 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars
A sneaky good tight end in this 2026 NFL Draft class, Eli Raridon is one of those tight ends projected to go in the mid-to-late round of the draft who could be a steal depending on the team that selects him due to his size, athleticism and upside.
In already suffering two ACL tears, teams may have Raridon lower on their draft boards, but its hard to ignore the athleticism he brings to the table as an in-line tight end who can stretch the field vertically. Coming off a career year at Notre Dame, Raridon caught 32 receptions for 482 yards. With blocking as this strength along with that ability to leak out as a pass catcher, a team like the Jacksonville Jaguars would be a great fit.
As a team that likes to use two tight end sets, Raridon could fit onto the roster as that second tight end alongside Brenton Strange. More seen as a developmental tight end, it could take a season or two for Raridon to find his niche, but with his upside and being a projected late-round pick, his size and potential is what the Jaguars or any team will be looking at.
- Other teams with eyes on Raridon: Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers