Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden Eli Stowers - 2026 NFL Draft Profile & Comparisons
Mar 20, 2026
A scouting deep dive on Eli Stowers and his NFL projection. They debate whether he fits as a tight end or a slot receiver. Blocking limitations and limited in-line snaps are questioned. Receiving traits, route running, contested catch ability, and athletic upside get close scrutiny. Comparisons to Mike Gesicki and Ladarius Green round out the positional fit discussion.
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Huge Athletic Upside With Blocking Questions
- Eli Stowers is an elite athlete with rare size and explosion for a tight end, evidenced by a 45.5-inch vertical and 239-pound, 6'4" frame.
- His athletic upside is tempered by very limited blocking experience and poor run-block snap participation at Vanderbilt (41% on run downs).
Low Snap Rate But Noticeable Progression
- Stowers played just 462 total snaps (59% snap rate) and only 127 run-block snaps, showing he wasn't trusted as an every-down blocker.
- Despite limited snaps, he showed smooth movement and measurable progression over the season.
Catch Radius And Red Zone Mismatch Potential
- Stowers has an enormous catch radius and wins contested jump-ball situations on seams and back-shoulder throws due to his vertical explosion.
- He can fall forward after contact and create yards after the catch on short-to-intermediate targets.