DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2

[upstater1]

Now get my other Eli and I will call this draft an A. I hate to let Scott go through. I know Eli can be more of an immediate solution to the future TE situation. But Scott was so tempting too.

In a few years people will look back and say, Scott was the second best CB in this draft.

 

[scott99]

@BobDigital is going to be happy

Wow, they hit on all 3 need spots in the first 2 days. I like Raridon a lot. My only concern is he blew out his ACL as a senior in high school, and then blew out the same knee as a freshman in college.

But one thing they are really focusing on is TALENT.

 

[Brady85-23]

Bootleg football is saying k.scott has off the field concerns that multiple teams were looking into. Explains the fall

 

[TommyD4207]

With what picks lol. Unless we are trading Boutte.

Still have plenty.

 

[Dexter]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25260922-eli-raridon-nfl-draft-2026-scouting-report-new-england-patriots-te

 

[DaBruinz]

Vikings:
Caleb Tiernan - OT and JaKobe Thomas - S

 

[TommyD4207]

Jacoby going before Keionte is wild.

 

[The Gr8est]

Still have plenty.

Do we really need more picks this year?

Let’s trade some for 2027 picks.

 

[VJCPatriot]

...I gotta wonder if the Patriots try to move up and get Scott now. Even though he's not an obvious need.

I have a feeling they will restack their board for Day 3. Then if someone they like falls in the 4th they can package their 5th plus a couple of 6th's to get back into that round to get their guy.

Otherwise they will let the draft come to them. But they have shown the willingness to be aggressive this year. Quality over quantity. I like the results so far.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

OT, OLB/DE and TE. Great draft so far

 

[manxman2601]

Seahawks nailing it. Julian Neal to go with Bud Clark.

 

[DaBruinz]

Jalen Huskey to the Jags

 

[Since1960]

Raridon 2 torn ACLs on the SAME knee …..yikes….thats a little risky

Eli Raridon Tight End Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 83.2 Rank: #10 Forty: 4.62 Watch enough tape on Raridon and you see a tight end who can contribute right away in specific packages while developing into something more substantia...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Well it didn’t work out well with Dominique Easly but he tore ACL’s in both knees. This guy did his damage back 3-4 years and certainly looks “healed”.

 

[Bill Lee]

Seahawks nailing it. Julian Neal to go with Bud Clark.

Today's Mr. Irrelevant -- hurray, time for bed!

 

[PYPER]

From profootballnetwork.com

Eli Raridon

Eli Raridon is one of the more intriguing TE prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's dealt with injuries in the past, but was mostly healthy in 2025, and turned in a career-best campaign as a result. He caught 32 passes for 482 yards, and while he didn't score any touchdowns, he proved his mettle time and time again as a venerable seam-splicing and RAC threat in open space.

At around 6'7", 252 pounds, Raridon is a long and lean TE with great measurables, as well as good baseline explosiveness, foot speed, and open-field pace. He's a high-quality blocker who can work in-line, pull, or track defenders in space, and as a receiver, he melds efficient acceleration, bend, zone IQ, body control, and strong hands to function as a quality intermediate safety blanket.

Top Traits:
Hands - 8.9/10
Blocking - 8.9
Instincts - 8.3
Explosiveness - 8.3
Long Speed - 8.1

RAS Score: 9.46
TE Rank: #4

 

[Since1960]

Raridon 2 torn ACLs on the SAME knee …..yikes….thats a little risky

Eli Raridon Tight End Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 83.2 Rank: #10 Forty: 4.62 Watch enough tape on Raridon and you see a tight end who can contribute right away in specific packages while developing into something more substantia...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Well it didn’t work out well with Dominique Easly but he toreACL’s in both knees. This guy did his damage back 3-4 years and certainly looks “healed”.

 

[TommyD4207]

I'm...pretty pleased so far, no major complaints, no wtf moments.

 

[BobDigital]

compensatory picks throw everything off... but if the Pats wanted to they could bottle 171, 191 and 198 to move up to 120 give or take. If there was REALLY someone they wanted to get there. Just food for thought.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

...I gotta wonder if the Patriots try to move up and get Scott now. Even though he's not an obvious need.

Move up from the late 5th round?

 

[DaBruinz]

Well it didn’t work out well with Dominique Easly but he tore ACL’s in both knees. This guy did his damage back 3-4 years and certainly looks “healed”.

The fact that he tore the same one 10 months apart says that it wasn't properly healed.