The electric display put forth by Philadelphia Eagles rookie Eli Stowers at this year's NFL Draft combine was truly one for the ages.
And soon enough, his athletic prowess should help propel this new-look Philadelphia Eagles offense to lofty heights.
The numbers registered by Stowers were staggering: With a record-breaking vertical jump of 45.5 inches, and a 4.51-yard 40-yard dash placing him in the 96th percentile at the position in combine history, the new weapon out of Vanderbilt will stretch the field, while adding a much-needed threat of yards-after-catch lethality at the position that was missing far too often last season.
Eli Stowers' combine performance shows what Dallas Goedert can't do
10 touchdowns by Dallas Goedert stuffed the stat sheet last year, but the veteran tight end feasted on trips to pay dirt often by way of short shovel passes in the red zone. His yards after catch dipped significantly, falling from just over six yards per reception in 2024 to only 3.9 this past season. Furthermore, his yards per reception dropped under 10 yards, clocking in at 9.9, for the first time in his eight-year career.
Meanwhile, Stowers notched 12.4 yards per catch at Vandy, wields superior wheels to the veteran, and also brings jump-ball prowess via his elite vertical.
With general manager Howie Roseman using a second-round pick on Stowers, it all but spells that the upcoming season will be Goedert's final campaign in Philadelphia, as a new day has dawned on offense.
Along with first-rounder Makai Lemon, the arrival of Stowers should quickly unlock elements that have been sorely missing: big play potential and the ability to make teams pay vertically. Add in Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown, and there should be splash play opportunities aplenty.
Last season, a hamstrung offense, of course, with much-maligned playcalling, failed to stretch defenses or strike fear in the opposition. Along with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman has armed the offense with plenty of weapons in the passing phase.
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While combine exploits hint at all the upside in the world, it's up to the rookie out of Vandy to exhibit all that athleticism on Sundays. And Stowers can quickly become a fan favorite as he works to showcase that rare athleticism under the bright lights in Philadelphia soon enough.
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