Eli Stowers: From QB to TE Star

0:00It's April 25th, welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Eli Stowers went from quarterback dreams to tight-end star, and the Philadelphia Eagles just snagged him in the second round 54th overall. Pick. This 6-foot-four athlete started at Texas A&M, but a shoulder injury derailed his passing game, forcing a total position switch after just three. Years at tight-end, he bounced to New Mexico State looking for a fresh start. He didn't snag the QB spot, so he pitched himself anywhere, offense defense special teams. His coach suggested tight-end, and it clicked fast. By his final year of Vanderbilt, he dominated. Eagles' brass lit up about him. General manager Howie Roseman said it felt obvious at Pick 54, praising his passing game impact alongside their first rounder. Head coach Nick Ciriani called him a mismatch nightmare, with elite hands, speed, and smarts, plus top character. Stowers balled out with 62 catches, 769 yards, and four scores last season.

1:04He even copped the John McEwar for best tight-end, and the academic Heisman. Joins a loader room with Dallas Gidera leading, plus Johnny Monten others, he's hyped to learn from Gidera's film. At 239 pounds, blocking needs work, but his upside screens potential. Stowers owns the grind, soaking up every lesson to level up quick in Philly's high-stakes game.