Eli Stowers

Eli Stowers enters 2026 with real dynasty appeal after the Eagles took him in the second round, 54th overall, and then signed him to his rookie deal. Philadelphia views him as a movable pass-catching tight end who can compete for an immediate role, and multiple fantasy sources are treating him as a strong stash with TE2 upside in dynasty formats.

The key question for redraft is usage, not talent. Stowers is unlikely to jump Dallas Goedert if Goedert stays healthy, but the Eagles’ offseason changes and the expectation that Stowers can work more as a slot-oriented weapon give him a clearer path to routes than a typical rookie tight end. Fantasy analysts are projecting a backup role with meaningful snap exposure, though most still see him as more attractive for best ball and deeper formats than standard one-quarterback redraft leagues.

From a profile standpoint, Stowers brings the kind of receiving efficiency fantasy managers want from a modern tight end. He posted strong college production at Vanderbilt, including 62 catches for 769 yards and 4 touchdowns in his final season, while Sharp Football Analysis highlighted elite route-target earning, strong yards per route run, and heavy slot usage. That combination suggests he can create fantasy value even if he is not used as a traditional in-line blocker.

For 2026 fantasy drafts, the safest stance is to value Stowers as a high-upside bench stash in dynasty and tight end premium leagues, with modest early-season redraft appeal unless an injury opens playing time. If Goedert misses time, Stowers could quickly become relevant, but in a healthy Eagles offense his rookie-year ceiling is more about flashes and long-term development than weekly starter production.

Updated 06/22/2026