Rams Eye Surprise Position Switch in Day 2 Prospect That Could Change Their Offense Forever

Rams Eye Surprise Position Switch in Day 2 Prospect That Could Change Their Offense Forever

So here’s the thing — the Rams might just double down on drafting tight ends in the second round for the second year running, but there’s a catch that’s stirring up some real buzz: what if they slide this guy, Eli Stowers from Vanderbilt, over to the receiver spot instead? Yeah, it’s a twist that got Ian Rapoport talking after the Rams hosted Stowers for a pre-draft visit. While Stowers is technically a tight end, plenty of teams, Rams included, are eyeing him more like a wideout—thanks to his blazing 4.51 40-yard dash and a 45.5-inch vertical leap at 239 pounds, this guy’s not your average tight end. His journey’s been a bit of a winding road, starting off quiet at Texas A&M before making waves at New Mexico State and then Vanderbilt, logging over 1,400 receiving yards in just two seasons. But here’s the kicker: scouts, including NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, raise eyebrows about his run-blocking chops, nudging the narrative towards him as a pass catcher first and foremost. With the Rams already having Tyler Higbee locked in and a couple more tight ends on deck, it’s less about filling the tight end hole and more about sizing up receiver prospects, especially given the uncertainty around guys like Puka Nacua. If the Rams pass on a receiver with the 13th pick, Stowers might sneak into their plans in the second round, with his hybrid skills fitting neatly into today’s multi-tight-end offensive schemes. Intriguing, right? LEARN MORE.

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