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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Eli Stowers is the latest quarterback-to-tight-end convert to generate buzz. He spent his first two seasons as a quarterback at Texas A&M before transitioning to tight end at New Mexico State in 2023. Over the past two seasons at Vanderbilt, Stowers became the most productive tight end in college football, totaling more than 1,400 receiving yards. The only real question is whether he’s truly a tight end. He’s added weight since arriving as a 204-pound recruit, but he still looks more like a wide receiver than a traditional in-line tight end.
About
- 2025: John Mackey Award winner (nation’s top TE)
- 2025: Led FBS TE in receiving yards (769)
Strengths
- Focal point of Vanderbilt’s offense -- rare for a college tight end.
- Explosive mover as both a route runner and after the catch.
- Natural receiving ability despite playing the position for only three seasons.
Weaknesses
- Tight end in name only; usage more closely resembles a wide receiver.
- Still raw as a route runner.
- Frame may not support much additional bulk.
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.51 seconds
- Vertical jump: 45.5 inches
- Broad jump: 11 feet, 3 inches
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 62 | 769 | 12.4 | 4 | 67 |
Top Eli Stowers News
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Eagles' Eli Stowers: Picked by Philadelphia
The Eagles selected Stowers in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 54th overall.
Stowers (6-foot-4, 239 pounds) began his college career as a distinguished quarterback recruit for Texas A&M but couldn't catch on at the position, leading to him converting to tight end. He would play tight end for New Mexico State (2023) and Vanderbilt (2024-2025), and he proved a quick study. By the time he transferred to the Commodores, it was clear that Stowers had standout natural pass-catching ability, both in the sense of ball skills and yardage after the catch. Though Stowers might not be a good blocker by tight end standards, his 4.51-second 40 at the combine is actually faster than fellow rookie and 20th overall Eagles draft pick Makai Lemon's 4.53-second pro day 40. With a 45.5-inch vertical jump and 135-inch broad jump to go with that speed, Stowers is highly athletic even by wide receiver standards. Although he can't play the same type of tight end as starter Dallas Goedert, it might be difficult for Philadelphia to keep Stowers off the field as time passes.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 239 lbs |
| Birthplace: Denton, TX |
| Class: Senior |