Eli Stowers

The Philadelphia Eagles have selected TE Eli Stowers with the No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

Stowers, a converted quarterback, set NFL Combine records for a tight end in the broad jump (11' 3") and the vertical jump (45.5"). In his two seasons at Vanderbilt, the Commodores found different ways to get him the ball. He also ran a 4.51 40-yard dash at the Combine, so yards after the catch should be a plus for him as well. Stowers plays more like a wide receiver than a tight end as he will need to improve on his blocking. TE Dallas Goedert appears to be nearing the end of a very good tenure in Philadelphia, so Stowers could be the Eagles' tight end of the future.

The Broncos are hosting a top-30 pre-draft visit with Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers.

Fantasy Impact

Stowers is coming off hauling in 62 passes for 769 yards and four touchdowns at Vanderbilt last season. He is expected to be the second tight end drafted next week after Kenyon Sadiq of Oregon. Denver could be looking at adding another tight end after Evan Engram didn't work out last season.

Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers is scheduled to visit the Broncos next week.

Fantasy Impact

Stowers is listed as a tight end, but Rapoport notes that several teams are evaluating him as a wide receiver. He has already visited the Rams, Titans and Cowboys.