Broncos Eyeing Hidden Gem: Exclusive Pre-Draft Visit with Vanderbilt’s Enigmatic TE Eli Stowers

Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt’s electrifying tight end, just dropped some news that’s buzzing through the NFL grapevine—he’s landed a coveted top-30 pre-draft visit with the Denver Broncos. After a solid sit-down during the NFL Scouting Combine, Denver’s now inviting him over for a deeper dive, hoping to get a better feel for this athletic talent ahead of the 2026 draft. This kind of visit—where teams invite up to 30 prospects for interviews, medical checks, and film studies—isn’t a guaranteed ticket to being drafted but a strong sign the Broncos are seriously intrigued. Stowers, standing tall at 6-4 and tipping the scales at 239 pounds, is a bit of a polarizing prospect; his blazing 4.5 speed and 45-inch vertical make him a playmaker, yet questions about his blocking loom large. With Denver’s tight end room still unsettled despite re-signings, and head coach Sean Payton evidently in the hunt for a dynamic pass-catcher, Stowers could very well be the missing piece. But will he still be on the board when their pick rolls around late in the second round? Time will tell—but it sure feels like the Broncos might finally find their “Joker.” LEARN MORE