Why This Patriots Rookie Proves New England Got It RIGHT

The New England Patriots may have gotten one of the best values of the rookie tight end class in Eli Raridon. And we're already starting to see New England push the third-round pick toward a legitimate role. Raridon was available with the 95th overall selection despite other tight ends coming off the board earlier, including Philadelphia Eagles second-round pick Eli Stowers. Now Stowers has reportedly struggled throughout Eagles camp as both a receiver and blocker. Meanwhile, New England continues giving Raridon opportunities with Drake Maye. Raridon received five targets from Maye during Tuesday's practice and has consistently worked with the Patriots' starting quarterback. The Patriots clearly appear interested in finding ways to get him onto the field behind Hunter Henry. Plus, Thursday's preseason finale could finally give us some answers at RB3. Hassan Haskins, JaMycal Hasty, Jam Miller and Lan Larison remain in the conversation, but who doesn't play against Cleveland could be just as revealing as who does. If Haskins is held out while the others receive significant work, that might be our biggest indication yet that he's already secured RB3. One rookie might already be looking like a draft steal. And one Patriots roster battle could finally be decided. #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #EliRaridon #DrakeMaye #HunterHenry #NFLDraft #NFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.