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Eli Stowers Rare Breed Scouting Report

Eli Stowers Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™
Eli Stowers | Tight End | Vanderbilt

Height: 6’4”
Weight: 239 lbs
Class: Senior
Alignment: Move TE / H-Back / Slot

Athletic, fluid tight end with strong movement ability, receiver-like traits, and natural playmaking skills in space. Stowers wins with burst, separation ability, and ball skills, projecting as a modern move tight end with high-end receiving upside.


Rare Breed Jungle Impact™
Immediate Role:
Rotational tight end with sub-package and passing game value.
Structural Effect:
Adds athleticism and receiving ability to the tight end room and offensive structure.
Problem Solved:
Provides a tight end capable of creating mismatches and generating production in space.
Long-Term Value:
Projects as a TE2 with receiving upside and expanded offensive role potential.


Rare Breed Grade™: 8.60
Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)
Peak Projection™: Move TE / Receiving Weapon
Stability Projection™: Multi-Role Offensive Contributor
Development Curve™: Ascending Offensive Playmaker


Physical Traits
Size / Frame: 8.65
Length: 8.60
Burst / Acceleration: 9.00
Play Strength: 8.40
Mass / Anchor: 8.40

Composite Physical: 8.61

Improved size profile with strong burst and functional strength.


Functional Traits
Route Running: 8.70
Hands / Catch Reliability: 8.60
Separation Ability: 8.95
Blocking Technique: 8.25
Balance / Body Control: 9.00

Composite Functional: 8.70

Dynamic receiving tight end with strong separation ability and improved blocking consistency.


Competitive DNA
Motor Consistency: 8.60
Physical Temperament: 8.40
Finish Ability: 8.50

Composite DNA: 8.50

Competitive player with good effort and improving physical presence.


Value & NFL Translation
In-Line Value: 7.90
Scheme Versatility: 8.70

Composite Value: 8.30

Receiving tight end with strong value in movement-based and space-oriented offensive systems.


Overall Evaluation
Eli Stowers projects as an athletic, receiver-oriented tight end with strong movement ability and separation skills. His ability to create mismatches in space while improving as an inline contributor provides strong offensive upside.
System Elevator™ tight end with TE2 upside and receiving-focused impact.