Eli Stowers: Broncos' Draft Target for TE Upgrade

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The Denver Broncos Titan group faces some big question marks heading into next season.

With Evan Ingram in the final year of his contract and no standout receivers behind him,

the team might stick with the current roster, unless they add, someone in free agency or

the 2026 NFL Draft.

New play caller Davis Webb brings hope for better production, but long term, they need

an upgrade.

Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt stands out as a prime draft target.

This 6'4, 239 pound athlete switched from quarterback to tight end after stints at Texas

A&M and New Mexico State.

Over 25 gains with the Commodores, he hauled in 146 catches for 1,773 yards and 11.

Scores showing real playmaking flash.

Fans and analysts see Stowers fitting Sean Payton's scheme as a move tied end, or Power

Slot Guy, much like how they use Ingram now.

His elite speed with a 4.5 140 yard dash, massive 45.5 inch vertical, and strong yards after

catchability excite.

People.

That said, his run blocking these work and he'll turn 23 as a rookie without special

team's experience.

Scouts project Stowers as a top 64 pick with second round value after a strong NFL

combine.

The Broncos lack their third rounder from a past trade, but extra late picks give them

flexibility to move up if they love him.

His versatility across receiver spots and quarterback smarts could boost their passing

game right away, as dim for eyes that aerial attack improvement.

Stowers represents the kind of high upside talent that could lock down the position for

years.

Keep watching how the draft shakes out.