Watch Eli Stowers get emotional after NFL draft call from Eagles' Howie Roseman

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Eli Stowers was selected 54th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft. He became emotional after receiving the call from Eagles executive Howie Roseman.

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Eli Stowers was selected 54th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
Howie Roseman called Stowers to inform him of his selection
Stowers showed emotional response after the call

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Watch Eli Stowers get emotional after NFL draft call from Eagles' Howie Roseman

Former Vanderbilt football tight end Eli Stowers was on the cusp of being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Stowers became emotional, as many draftees do. But first, he faced a quiz.

Before Stowers was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles at 54th overall in the second round on April 24, Eagles executive vice president Howie Roseman had a couple questions.

Vanderbilt football’s X account posted the interaction, with Roseman calling Stowers to tell him the news, first asking if Stowers could name the Eagles’ history of tight end selections in the second round.

Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.