Stowers earned first-team All-American honors and won the Mackey Award. He also won the William V. Campbell Trophy (Academic Heisman). The Eagles now have drafted the nation’s top wide receiver (Makai Lemon, Biletnikoff Award) and tight end.
Stowers joins a room with Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, E.J. Jenkins, Cameron Latu, Johnny Mundt, Stone Smartt, and Jaheim Bell.
Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman: “I think when you find guys that have unique skill sets, and we have a lot of confidence in our coaches and our staff to develop players, especially when they have high football IQ and high character, and we know they’re tough. I mean, it’s exciting.”
Head Coach Nick Sirianni: “The guy is super talented. Athletically, he does some things that nobody else can do. Just to be able to create mismatches with him on third downs and first and second down situations, he is a tough cover. [He] catches everything, good after the catch, [has] speed, quickness. So really excited to have him.”
Eli Stowers: “It’s just such a blessing to be a part of this team. Such a great program with so much history, and it’s such a winning culture. I can’t even explain how thankful I am for them to give me a chance and take a shot on me and believe in me to be able to help the team in that way. I’m so excited.”