DRAFT DAY DISCUSSION 2026 NFL Draft: Day 2

Ross12 · Apr 24, 2026

ViperGTS said:
Watch NFL Network much better coverage. ESPN sucks.

I just swapped to NFLN right before the Pats pick, thank goodness.

PYPER · Apr 24, 2026

I LOVE RARIDON. HE'S MY TE1 FOR THE ENTIRE DRAFT CLASS. THE PATRIOS SCOUTS AND FRONT OFFICE AND I ARE IN TOTAL ALIGNMENT. I LOVE THIS DRAFT.

Scott would have been a great addition as well but Raridon is my favorite TE. We landed a stud.

Great job Front Office

BobDigital · Apr 24, 2026

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.

Thunderhead · Apr 24, 2026

6'7" TE makes me think of Scott Chandler, I trust this kid will be better.

UGAPatsfan · Apr 24, 2026

Like that pick a lot.

stcjones · Apr 24, 2026

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

WhatJustHappened · Apr 24, 2026

Ross12 said:
Gotta love Deion Branch

Not in 2006...

BobDigital · Apr 24, 2026

PYPER said:
I LOVE RARIDON. HE'S MY TE1 FOR THE ENTIRE DRAFT CLASS. THE PATRIOS SCOUTS AND FRONT OFFICE AND I ARE IN TOTAL ALIGNMENT. I LOVE THIS DRAFT.

Scott would have been a great addition as well but Raridon is my favorite TE. We landed a stud.

Great job Front Office

He was honestly my #2 only behind Sadiq who we were never going to get anyway. I had a 2nd round grade for Raridon.

DaBruinz · Apr 24, 2026

The Gr8est said:
Nick Cattles is Notte Dame fan and loves him.

Said he might be the best TE in the draft.

You do realize you just admitted to a guy being biased making an outrageous statement, right.

Raridon is a mediocre blocker. He's not close to being in the same class as Kacmarek, Roush or even Delp as a Blocker. So there is no way that Raridon is the best TE in the draft.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

From The Beast

Raridon shows more promise than one might expect of a player with just 48 career catches. Though rough around the edges as a route runner, he has an athletic foundation that can become a strength of his game. As a blocker, his upright posture and inconsistent hands work against him, but he can reach and cut off defenders without sacrificing his control.

Raridon is still figuring things out, but he gets to top gear quickly and has promising ball skills and blocking chops. His college tape shows the building blocks of an intriguing pro-level tight end, although the medicals will influence his draft projection.

PYPER · Apr 24, 2026

ausbacker said:
The Pats have murdered this draft. Eliot Wolf is actually good?

No, they are just listening to me. Wolf knows that...."The Pyper will lead us to reason..."

Ross12 · Apr 24, 2026

BobDigital said:
Love it! He is going to be a good player. I was hoping we could have got him after a trade down... but it seems like he was climbing. After him there was a huge drop off at TE IMO.

Henry/Hill in 26, Raridon/Hill in 27-28.

TommyD4207 · Apr 24, 2026

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

Joey007 · Apr 24, 2026

stcjones said:
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

Good news is at least both tears happened 4 years ago.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

I really wanted Scott or Washington but I'll take it.

BobDigital · Apr 24, 2026

manxman2601 said:
A very good pick but I wanted Scott. Still, very happy.

I will say. Scott was the better player overall. That has to be said to be fair. I wouldn't have been mad at all if we picked him.

VJCPatriot · Apr 24, 2026

Eli Raridon. This guy is our pick. This guy is a threat in the passing game. 6'6 245 and ran a 4.62 40.

Notre Dame didn't exploit him enough imo. His NFL production could easily eclipse his college production.

Injury history might be a bit of a concern but if healthy he could turn into a weapon for us.

Joey007 · Apr 24, 2026

TommyD4207 said:
...I gotta wonder if the Patriots try to move up and get Scott now. Even though he's not an obvious need.

With what picks lol. Unless we are trading Boutte.

manxman2601 · Apr 24, 2026

TommyD4207 said:
...I gotta wonder if the Patriots try to move up and get Scott now. Even though he's not an obvious need.

It would really round out the draft.

Wozzy · Apr 24, 2026

stcjones said:
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

It’s a deep TE class, they should double dip at TE.

They may or may not depending on their opinion on Dippre, but they could easily insure this pick later with one of their multiple 6ths.

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