Eli Owens brings two-way toughness and TE versatility to Michigan
Owens enters Michigan as a physical, high-effort tight end/fullback type who stood out in high school as a true two-way contributor: in 2024 he logged 315 receiving yards, four touchdowns, and reportedly helped generate 72% of his team’s rushing yards as a lead blocker, while also producing defensively with 53 tackles and 12.5 tackles for loss[1]. His differentiators are versatility, blocking value, and football toughness rather than pure pass-game volume, which makes him a strong fit for a program that values multi-role execution and edge in the run game[1][2].
