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How Eagles' draft pick of Vandy TE Eli Stowers impacts Dallas Goedert on depth chart
TL;DR
The Philadelphia Eagles selected tight end Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt with the 54th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This decision affects Dallas Goedert's position on the team's depth chart.
Key points
- Eagles drafted Eli Stowers with the 54th overall pick
- Stowers played tight end at Vanderbilt
- Impact on Dallas Goedert's depth chart position
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It took a while for the second tight end to go off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.
But there at the No. 54 overall pick, midway through the second round, the Philadelphia Eagles took TE Eli Stowers out of Vanderbilt.
The former high school quarterback became a trusted target for Diego Pavia.
He could be a star in the NFL.
In 2025, Stowers had 62 catches for 769 yards and four touchdowns.
He also won the 'Academic Heisman.'
But now what -- the Eagles already have Dallas Goedert.
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Eagles' TE depth chart with Eli Stowers, Dallas Goedert
Stowers isn't much of a blocker at this stage of his career, so he can be on the field with Goedert in two different roles.
The Eagles are building a passing game for the future, having already drafted WR Makai Lemon on Thursday night.
Q&A
How does Eli Stowers' draft impact Dallas Goedert's role on the Eagles?
Eli Stowers' selection may affect Dallas Goedert's position by introducing competition for playing time and potentially altering Goedert's target share in the offense.
What round was Eli Stowers drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?
Eli Stowers was drafted in the second round as the 54th overall pick.
Who was the Eagles' second tight end selected in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The Eagles selected Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt as their second tight end in the 2026 NFL Draft.