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Eli Raridon

TE

A 3rd-round pick (95th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Eli Raridon has built an NFL career since. Now with NE, he's in his 1st NFL season. His hands stands out most — the 93rd percentile at the position.

Size

6'6", 245#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 3, 95th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
65.2

86th percentile among TEs · limited sample

4 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-0.11
Hands×0.1+1.29
Volume×0.12-0.14
Total EPA×0.22+0.64
EPA/target×0.3+1.07
Yards/target×0.12+1.64

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed71▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst73▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size66▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands93▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat86▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability18▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share52▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share52▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency89▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume65▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NE65.2481011

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Eli Raridon has played in 4 regular-season games, all with NE.

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
6
3.0/g
87
44/g
0
Away2
2
1.0/g
14
7/g
1
In division1
1
1.0/g
12
12/g
0
Out of division3
7
2.3/g
89
30/g
1
In wins3
7
2.3/g
99
33/g
0
In losses1
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
1
On grass1
1
1.0/g
12
12/g
0
On turf3
7
2.3/g
89
30/g
1
Outdoors4
8
2.0/g
101
25/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD49.7
Week 2PIT1 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD59.2
Week 4BUF1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 5LV5 rec, 57 yds, 0 TD63.6

Eli Raridon — common questions

What position does Eli Raridon play?
Eli Raridon is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Eli Raridon played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eli Raridon has played for NE (2026).
Where did Eli Raridon go to college?
Eli Raridon played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Eli Raridon drafted?
Eli Raridon was selected in round 3, 95th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eli Raridon scored?
Eli Raridon has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Eli Raridon's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eli Raridon rated 65.2 for 2026, the 86th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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