Eli Stowers is Vanderbilt’s mismatch tight end with NFL-caliber speed
Stowers is a dangerous modern TE because he combines wideout-like burst and separation skills with real production at Vanderbilt; in 2025 he posted 57 catches for 705 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he’s been described as a 6'4", 235-pound athlete who runs a 4.55 forty and can stress linebackers and safeties horizontally and vertically.[4] His appeal goes beyond the box score: evaluators have valued him as a matchup problem with strong playmaking upside, which makes him a fit for teams that want a flexible receiving tight end rather than a traditional inline blocker.[3][4][5]
