AS A SOPHOMORE (2023)

Played in seven games after recovering from an ACL injury in 2022 … Started the final three games of the season … Recorded five receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown
at LOUISVILLE (10/7): Took the field for the first time this season at Louisville after being injured as a freshman
USC (10/14): Appeared in the 48-20 victory over tenth-ranked USC
PITTSBURGH (10/28): Saw game action in the 58-7 victory over the Panthers
at CLEMSON (11/4): Competed in the contest with the Tigers
WAKE FOREST (11/18): Made his first collegiate start … Caught his first collegiate pass, gaining nine yards on the second drive of the game … Finished with three catches, 39 yards and a touchdown in the victory
TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL VS. OREGON STATE (12/29): Caught two passes on four targets … Gained 12 yards

AS A FRESHMAN (2022)

PREP AND PERSONAL

Four-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com
No. 66 player nationally, No. 2 tight end nationally and the No. 2 player from Iowa by 247Sports.com
No. 178 player nationally, No. 5 tight end nationally and No. 5 player from Iowa by Rivals (5.8 Rivals rating)
No. 13 tight end nationally, No. 54 player regionally, No. 4 player from Iowa by ESPN.com (79 scout grade)
Named to the 2021 Elite All-Iowa Team
As a senior, made 53 catches for 627 yards 10 touchdowns
As a junior, caught 22 passes for 237 yards and a pair of touchdowns
As a sophomore led Valley to a 13-1 record and an Iowa 4A state runner-up finish
Earned Second Team All-State as a basketball player after his junior season
Played for Gary Swenson at Valley High
Son of Jena and Scott Raridon
Has three younger siblings, Cynthia, Ariel and Shepard
His dad, Scott, played offensive line for Notre Dame In the early 2000s

Eli Raridon