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sports17 days ago•1 min saved

Patriots Sign Two More Draft Picks, Now Seven Under Contract

The New England Patriots signed TE Eli Raridon and edge linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins to rookie deals, bringing the total number of signed draft picks to seven and leaving first-rounder Caleb Lomu and second-rounder Gabe Jacas as the only unsigned players. Raridon (Notre Dame) is 6-6, 245 pounds with 48 receptions for 623 yards and 3 TDs in 40 games (18 starts), while Hutchins (Boston College) is 6-3, 245 pounds with 5.5 sacks and 2 INTs in 43 games and was a 2025 team captain.

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sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Patriots lean into youth, adding Jacas and Raridon to bolster edge and tight end

Patriots used Day 2 to shore up two major needs by selecting edge Gabe Jacas and tight end Eli Raridon, completing a draft that already added tackle Caleb Lomu. Jacas and Raridon bring substantial college experience and versatility (Jacas with a long resume including wrestling; Raridon with basketball background), embodying the Patriots’ blueprint of young, tough, multifaceted players and hinting at more moves on Day 3.

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sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Patriots land Jacas and Raridon with Day 2 trades, upgrading edge and TE

New England traded up to take Illinois edge Gabe Jacas at 55 and Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon at 95 in the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming to boost the pass rush and the receiving TE room. Jacas brings disruptive, high-motor play with 35.5 career tackles for loss and 27 sacks, while Raridon — a 6-foot-6 target who battled ACL injuries — posted 32 receptions for 482 yards in 2025. Patriots executives said Jacas was their highest-rated on the board and noted a 30-visit evaluation for Raridon; the piece highlights six numbers—35.5, 35, 59, 30, 32, 31—as context for the picks.

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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Patriots double-dip on Jacas and Raridon reshapes edge rush and TE depth

The Patriots traded up to draft edge rusher Gabe Jacas and then added tight end Eli Raridon on Day 2, aiming to boost the pass rush and create versatile offensive weapons. Josh McDaniels gains new weapons, while Mike Smith’s group softens up Jacas’ arrival. The picks create tougher odds for Bradyn Swinson and C.J. Dippre to stick and play, as Jacas and Raridon join the roster and depth at TE increases.

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