As the draft gets closer, Eli Stowers is starting to pop up a lot more in conversations, and it’s not just as a tight end. Some teams have reportedly been working him out at wide receiver, too, which says a lot about how they see him. That kind of flexibility can really boost a guy’s value this time of year.
He’s listed at around 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, and he moves better than you’d expect for that size. There are evaluators who see a bit of a bigger-bodied receiver in him, someone who can win 50/50 balls and still get downfield. And the production backs it up.
Here are a few landing spots for the star Vanderbilt player.
Top NFL Draft Landing Spots for Eli Stowers
Philadelphia Eagles (TE)
The Philadelphia Eagles are an interesting one. They’ve never been shy about using multiple tight ends, and their offense is built around versatility anyway. Even with Dallas Goedert still there, they could find ways to move Stowers around: in-line, in the slot, and even split out wide.
After being first in receiving yards among tight ends, per the PFSN’s College TE Impact, in college football a year ago with 769, and second in catches with 62, the rich would keep getting richer. With all the noise around A.J. Brown, adding another flexible pass catcher wouldn’t be the worst idea.
Kansas City Chiefs (TE)
Then there’s the Kansas City Chiefs, which feels like more of a long-term play. Travis Kelce isn’t going to play forever, and eventually, they’ll need someone to step into that role with him, currently on a three-year extension.
Andy Reid has always been great at using athletic tight ends, and with Stowers, they would get the TE3 according to PFSN’s consensus big board, with even more room to grow. He feels like the kind of player they would know how to use right away. Learning alongside Kelce while catching passes from Patrick Mahomes isn’t a bad way to start a career, either.
Cleveland Browns (WR)
The Cleveland Browns could use another dependable target. Jerry Jeudy is there, but beyond him, it’s a bit thin.
Stowers could step in as a bigger outside option, someone who can win contested catches and give the quarterback an easy target when things break down, but still has the necessary speed to separate from corners.
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And with Todd Monken calling plays, there’d probably be some creative ways to use him like he’s been known for during his time with the Ravens as their offensive coordinator.
Tennessee Titans (WR)
The Tennessee Titans might be the cleanest fit if you’re thinking receiver. They’re still trying to figure things out offensively, and Cam Ward could really use a reliable, physical target.
Ward’s inconsistency last season, highlighted by a middling PFSN NFL QB Impact score (45th), was in part due to a lack of dependable targets. Stowers feels like the kind of guy who could help right away, especially in the red zone, where they’ve struggled. Big frame, strong hands, not afraid of contact: that’s something they’re missing.
