Eli Stowers

NFL player. Position: TE. Team: PHI.

Quick Facts

Position: TE
Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, Round 2, No. 54

2026 Outlook

Top-10 dynasty TE with clear gap from rest of tight end class, per PFF (Fantasy Football 2026: Top 60 Dynasty Rookie TE Premium Rankings). Rookie TE drafted as the future TE1 in Philadelphia. With Dallas Goedert returning on a one-year deal, Stowers steps into a 2026 role focused on two-TE sets and matchup situations. 6-foot-4 with a 45½-inch vertical (TE record at the combine). Stretches the seams as a vertical target when removed from the formation; gets loose after the catch. Had 146 college receptions and is still developing as a route-runner and blocker. Competes with DeVonta Smith, fellow 2026 rookie Makai Lemon, and Goedert for targets in 2026; long-term outlook remains strong but keep 2026 expectations in check (per 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends).

Stowers profiles as an intriguing dynasty handcuff with top-10 upside—his strong college resume (111 catches, 1,407 yards across two seasons at Vanderbilt) suggests he has the skill set to become the Eagles' eventual TE1 once Goedert departs in free agency. While redraft impact is limited in 2026, dynasty managers view him as a cornerstone long-term option (per Updated Dynasty Rookie Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-NFL Draft (2026)]).

Role / Depth Chart

TE2 behind Dallas Goedert; expected to take over as Eagles TE1 in 2027.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

2026-05-31 — Eagles News: Cooper DeJean ranked as the NFL’s best “star” defender (Eagles News: Cooper DeJean ranked as the NFL’s best “star” defender)
2026-04-30 — Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster (Eagles post-NFL Draft depth chart: How Jonathan Greenard, Makai Lemon reshape roster)
2026-05-26 — Eagles OTAs 2026: Schedule, storylines, roster battles to watch (Eagles OTAs 2026: Schedule, storylines, roster battles to watch)
2026-05-19 — 10 Eagles players on roster bubble this spring: Could Philly cut these 6 draft picks? (10 Eagles players on roster bubble this spring: Could Philly cut these 6 draft picks?)
2026-05-29 — Updated Dynasty Rookie Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-NFL Draft (2026) (Updated Dynasty Rookie Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-NFL Draft (2026))
2026-05-05 — NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason? (NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason?)
2026-04-14 — 2026 NFL Draft Positional Spotlight: Tight End (2026 NFL Draft Positional Spotlight: Tight End)
2026-05-11 — 2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends (2026 Fantasy Football TE Rankings May Update: Justin Boone's top tight ends)
2026-04-13 — Ranking 9 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft (Ranking 9 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-03-06 — Best Ball ADP: Fantasy Football Draft Trends 2026 (Best Ball ADP: Fantasy Football Draft Trends 2026)

Open Questions

Does Goedert's one-year deal clear after 2026 to fully open the Eagles' TE1 role?

Sources

ESPN best rookie team fits and landing spots 2026