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The Philadelphia Eagles signed tight end Eli Stowers, their No. 54 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, to a four-year rookie contract, making him the sixth 2026 draftee to sign. Markel Bell remains unsigned but can participate in spring workouts, with training-camp timing in late July as the deadline.
Dave Spadaro recaps the Eagles’ Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, adding outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard on defense and tight end Eli Stowers plus tackle Markel Bell on offense, continuing Howie Roseman’s asset-driven build as Philadelphia looks ahead to Day 3.
Philadelphia used the 2026 second round to grab tight end Eli Stowers at No. 54, then flipped No. 98 and a 2027 third-rounder to the Vikings for edge rusher Jonathan Greenard, who is reportedly set to sign a four-year, $100 million extension. The move bolsters Philly’s pass rush after Jaelan Phillips’ departure and aims to offset the loss of A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert by 2027.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers with the 54th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. A former high school quarterback who transitioned to tight end in college, Stowers posted increasing receiving production across New Mexico State and Vanderbilt (2023: 35-366-2; 2024: 49-638-5; 2025: 62-769-4) and demonstrated elite athleticism at the NFL Combine (4.51-second 40, 45.5-inch vertical, 11'3" broad jump). At 6'4", 239 pounds he profiles as a big-receiver weapon who will need to improve blocking to become a complete tight end, with time to develop behind Dallas Goedert in 2026.
The Philadelphia Eagles used the No. 54 pick to draft Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers, a dynamic receiving threat expected to back up Dallas Goedert. He’s praised for pass-catching ability and route-running but flagged for limited inline blocking, meaning he’ll need a clear role and development in two- and three-TE sets to unlock his upside.
Former quarterback Eli Stowers has transformed into Vanderbilt's top tight end, earning All-American honors and the Mackey Award in 2025, while continuing to improve his run blocking; he posted 49 receptions for 638 yards and five touchdowns in 2025, and credits his quarterback background with helping him understand offensive and defensive schemes as he refines technique.
Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt was named a unanimous All-American in 2025, the first Commodore since 2016 to earn this honor, and also won the William V. Campbell Trophy and John Mackey Award, highlighting his outstanding performance as a tight end during the college football season.