Eli Stowers

TE · Vanderbilt Commodores · 2026 NFL Draft Prospect

Model Rank
43
Model Grade
85.42
Round Range
Round 2-3
PFF Grade
81.6
Trait Score
93.72
RAS Score
9.46
Top Driver: ATHLETIC (+2.41)

Report Summary

Eli Stowers (TE, Vanderbilt) carries a 85.42 model grade with a current Round 2-3 projection. Current board slot: 43. Primary NFL pathway: In-line + move mismatch in multiple attach detach. early contributor profile; projects as a mismatch in multiple alignments. Seed rank 21 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available. How to read this card: 'How He Wins' describes repeatable film traits; 'Primary Concerns' lists failure points that can delay NFL translation.

How He Wins

- Usage fit: In-line + move mismatch within multiple attach detach. - Film translation comes from dual-phase utility: route detail vs coverage plus in-line toughness that keeps personnel groupings flexible. - Model + film note: early contributor profile; projects as a mismatch in multiple alignments. Seed rank 21 indicates current market confidence with developmental upside still available.

Primary Concerns

- TE projection risk is driven by separation quality against man and functional in-line consistency. - Role stress test: value is strongest in in-line + move mismatch; projection gets thinner if usage expands too far outside that lane early. - Blocking strain has to stay consistent so personnel usage is not telegraphed by down/distance.

2025 Production Snapshot

PFF grade 81.6 Stat context: receptions 61; receiving yards 765; receiving TD 4; CFB quality mixed (0.8)

Role / Scheme Projection

Best early team fit: LAC. Scheme path: multiple attach detach. Expected early deployment: In-line + move mismatch. For film-heavy evaluation: this role asks for personnel multiplicity, where the same player can stress seams and still survive as a blocker.
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