Eli Raridon, a third-round rookie tight end, has generated significant buzz due to comparisons to Rob Gronkowski and George Kittle. Raridon models his game after Kittle, a tight end known for dominating as both a blocker and receiver, including extensive offensive snap usage across multiple seasons. Raridon’s traits are described as Gronk-like, including the ability to align across formations at 6-foot-6 and create mismatches, supported by a 4.62-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. Notre Dame tight ends coach Mike Denbrock said Raridon’s traits transfer well, allowing him to handle bigger run-game personnel and also make plays in space.
"Raridon told Patriots reporters that he models his game after Kittle, who's been one of the most dominant two-way tight ends in the NFL over the past decade. For the 49ers, Kittle played over 1,000 offensive snaps in three consecutive seasons, per Pro Football Focus, rarely leaving the field thanks to his prowess as both a blocker and receiver."
"Raridon's NFL traits? Those are Gronk-like, according to Guregian. Gronkowski's versatility to align all over the formation at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds and create mismatches (especially down the seams) was devastating for opposing defenses. It's possible that McDaniels identified a modern-day Gronk for his offense in Raridon, who at 6-foot-6, 245 pounds ran a 4.62-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine."
""Obviously, Coach McDaniels does an unbelievable job using tight ends, and understanding how important they are to not only NFL football, but all football," Denbrock said, via Guregian. "Eli has those exact traits that transfer very well. He can hold up against the bigger personnel in the run game, and he can also get out into space and make plays.""
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