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What position will Eli Stowers play in NFL? Why Vanderbilt tight end is being considered to play WR
TL;DR
Eli Stowers, a versatile player from Vanderbilt, may transition from tight end to wide receiver in the NFL. He has a history of position changes, having played quarterback and tight end during his college career.
Key points
- Eli Stowers may transition to wide receiver in the NFL
- He played tight end at Vanderbilt with a history of position changes
- Stowers has completed five passes in college, two for touchdowns
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Eli Stowers is no stranger to a position change with his versatile skillset. In high school, he was a four-star recruit at quarterback while also winning a Texas state championship in the high jump.
He alternated between quarterback and tight end in his first two years at Texas A&M, hardly seeing the field. After transferring to New Mexico State, he completed four passes at QB, but largely played tight end.
In his two years at Vanderbilt, he was almost exclusively a tight end, with the exception of one completed pass in 2024. This went for a touchdown, meaning that Stowers has 5 completed passes at the collegiate level, with two going for touchdowns.
Now, Stowers may be undergoing another position change to wide receiver. Here's everything to know about the tight end's transition.
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What position will Eli Stowers play in NFL?
It remains to be seen where exactly Stowers will play, as different NFL scouts appear to be projecting him at different positions.
Some see him as a tight end, the position he played for the back half of his collegiate career. Other scouts see his 40-yard dash time, as well as his athleticism and vertical jump as the perfect build for an NFL wide receiver.
NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah scouted for three NFL teams and compared Stowers' number most closely to WR DK Metcalf. This occurred during a telecast of the NFL Scouting Combine prior to Stowers' 40-yard dash time. But his pace only furthered the WR comparisons.
Eli Stowers 40 time
Q&A
What position is Eli Stowers expected to play in the NFL?
Eli Stowers is being considered to play as a wide receiver in the NFL.
What was Eli Stowers' college career like at Vanderbilt?
At Vanderbilt, Eli Stowers primarily played tight end and completed five passes, two of which were touchdowns.
Why is Eli Stowers changing positions from tight end to wide receiver?
Eli Stowers is changing positions due to his versatile skillset and the potential to better utilize his abilities at wide receiver.
