Eagles select Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with 54th pick in 2026 NFL draft

7 articles · Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 25

Stowers, a first-team All-American and Mackey Award winner, caught 62 passes for 769 yards and four touchdowns last season.
A former quarterback, Stowers transitioned to tight end only three years ago and impressed at the combine with elite athletic numbers, including a 4.51 40-yard dash and 45½-inch vertical leap.
The Eagles address a key roster need, adding Stowers to a tight end group with expiring contracts, aiming to develop him as a long-term starter and successor to Dallas Goedert.

Does drafting Eli Stowers signal the end for Dallas Goedert in Philadelphia?

What is Stowers' realistic role in a crowded Eagles offense as a rookie?

Is Stowers' elite athleticism enough to overcome his blocking weakness in the NFL?

Are the Eagles' aggressive draft day moves building a new Super Bowl contender?

How will Vanderbilt's offense function after losing its unanimous All-American star?