Eli Stowers: Tight End to Watch

0:00On April 7th, Eli Stowers kicked off his football days as a quarterback back in first grade, sticking with it through high school and into college at Texas A&M. But after transferring to New Mexico State, he lost the starting QB battle to Diego Pavia and switched to Tide End to stay on the field. Now at 6 foot 4 and 239 pounds, team see him as a mismatch weapon, more like a big slot receiver with tight-in versatility. That pivot paid off big time. Stowers followed his coaches to Vanderbilt for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, where he balled out with 62 catches, 769 yards and 4 touchdowns last year. He even snagged the John Mackie award as the top tied in in the country. Fans and analysts are buzzing about his upside. Bronco supporters are hyped, calling him a nightmare for the AFC West if he lands in Denver. One draft expert says he'd fit perfect in Sean Payton's offense and others note his hybrid skills could rocket his draft stock high.

1:00This month, he's already visited the Cowboys, Rams and Titans, with teams eyeing him mainly as a wide receiver despite his tight-in label. His NFL Combine jumps set tight-in records, a 45.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-3 broad showing off that athleticism. Next week, Stowers heads to Denver for his Bronco's visit and word as his post-catch yards and arm length make him a steal waiting to happen. Keep an eye on this dude. His story is just getting started.