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Patriots Draft TE Eli Raridon, Sign Gilliam, Britt

5/11/2026

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The New England Patriots drafted Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in the third round, No. 95 overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Raridon, 22, is 6-foot-6, 245 pounds, posted a 4.62-second 40-yard dash and has recovered from two ACL tears.
Patriots also signed Reggie Gilliam to a three-year, $10.8 million contract, K.J. Britt to a one-year, $1.4 million deal, and noted Dametrious Crownover’s wife will deliver their 8-9-pound son Thursday.

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The New England Patriots drafted Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon in the third round, No. 95 overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Raridon, 22, is 6-foot-6, 245 pounds, posted a 4.62-second 40-yard dash and has recovered from two ACL tears.
Patriots also signed Reggie Gilliam to a three-year, $10.8 million contract, K.J. Britt to a one-year, $1.4 million deal, and noted Dametrious Crownover’s wife will deliver their 8-9-pound son Thursday.