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Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers to return for final season First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers will return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season instead of heading to the NFL.The 6-foot-4, 225-pound...

5 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plans to return to Vanderbilt Stowers plans to return to Vanderbilt for his 2025 season, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Projected as a mid-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Stowers will forgo it to enroll at Vanderbilt again, citing "we're building something special" for Vandy. That might be the case, with the 2024 Commodores excelling more than their previous counterparts. Diego Pavia has another year of collegiate eligibility available, and he was the quarterback responsible for helping Stowers log FBS success. During their 2024 season together, the tight end recorded 49 receptions for 638 yards (13.0 averaged per reception) and five touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in bowl win Stowers reeled in all four targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-27 win versus Georgia Tech.

Impact Stowers responded every time he was called up for duty, hauling in his four targets and finding the end zone. This solid outing was the ribbon for a strong year for the senior tight end, who finished the 2024 campaign with 49 catches for 638 yards and five scores.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid production in loss Stowers hauled in four of seven targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 28-7 defeat to South Carolina.

Impact Stowers has not reached 50 receiving yards since Week 8 nor has he totaled more than four receptions since. The senior tight end will look for a bounce back performance against LSU following the team's bye week.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends scoring streak in win Stowers reeled in 2 of 5 targets for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-7 win against Auburn.

Impact Stowers has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games, connecting with quarterback Diego Pavia on a 4-yard pass during the fourth quarter. The senior tight end will aim to extend his scoring streak against South Carolina at home.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Stowers tallied three receptions (on five targets) for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 loss versus Texas.

Impact Stowers connected with quarterback Diego Pavia on an 8-yard pass during the final minute of the fourth quarter for the first of the game and his third receiving touchdown of the year. The senior tight end has been crucial part of this offense and will look to keep the momentum rolling against Auburn on the road.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Texas Stowers (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Stowers was listed as probable in Thursday's injury report, and this uptick in status means the tight end will be able to handle his regular workload in the passing game. This is excellent for Vanderbilt, as Stowers has 33 catches for 463 yards and two scores in seven contests this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Stowers (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus Texas.

Impact Stowers appears to be trending towards playing Saturday after being upgraded to probable. The senior has 33 catches for 463 yards and two touchdowns this season and has proved multiple times he is capable of massive performances.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Texas Stowers (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for the Commodores' clash with Texas.

Impact Stowers has yet to miss a game this season; it's unclear what ailment the tight end is dealing with at this juncture. He's coming off a massive performance against Ball State, reeling in eight catches for 130 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in win Stowers caught 8 of 10 targets for 130 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-14 win over Ball State.

Impact Stowers led the team in all receiving categories en route to his third game over 100 receiving yards this season. The senior tight end will look to build off this performance for Saturday's contest against Texas.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Stowers tallied six receptions (on seven targets) for 113 yards during Saturday's 40-35 win versus Alabama.

Impact Stowers continues to show strong chemistry with quarterback Diego Pavia as he finished with more than 100 receiving yards for the second time in his last three outings. The senior tight end led the team in receptions and will look to build on this performance for Saturday's contest against Kentucky.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reception leader in loss Stowers gathered in 7 of 10 targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 30-27 overtime defeat against Missouri.

Impact Stowers led the team in receptions and has back-to-back games with at least seven catches. The senior tight end will hope to keep his momentum rolling in Saturday's home game against the Crimson Tide.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Stowers (undisclosed) should be good to go against Missouri and isn't listed on the injury report.

Impact Stowers' status was in doubt all week, but the tight end should be good to go against Missouri. He's coming off a huge performance, reeling in nice catches for 110 yards and a score on a whopping 17 targets. The commodores will need all the offensive firepower they can muster if they're going to upset the No. 6-ranked Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Stowers (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game at Missouri.

Impact Stowers, who was listed as questionable on Wednesday's injury report, has been upgraded to probable Thursday. It's a great sign for the tight end to play in the SEC opener, and him being on the field would be a huge boost for the Commodores after he caught nine passes for 110 yards and a touchdown in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Missouri Stowers (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact This comes as no surprise after Stowers missed Tuesday's practice in preparation for this week's matchup. The senior tight end is coming off an impressive performance in which he scored his first touchdown of the season. More news regarding his availability should surface in the upcoming days.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Tuesday practice Stowers (undisclosed) missed Tuesday's practice but is working towards being available, Aiden Rutman of vuhustlersports reports.

Impact Stowers is dealing with an unknown injury, but hopefully he'll be back for Saturday's big game against Missouri. The tight end's status will be monitored throughout the week, and more clarity should be disclosed in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in loss Stowers caught 9 of 17 targets for 110 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-32 loss versus Georgia State.

Impact Stowers had his best game of the year, finishing with a season-high in receptions and yards while also scoring his first touchdown of this campaign on an 18-yard strike from quarterback Diego Pavia. The senior tight end will look to keep the ball rolling for next week's road matchup against Missouri.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in Week 1 Stowers reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 46 yards during Saturday's 34-27 overtime victory against Virginia Tech.

Impact Stowers doesn't appear to be a big-time playmaker for this offense by any means. His two catches for 46 yards are certainly respectable but, the he only accrued three targets all game. It's wroth noting quarterback Diego Pavia only threw 16 passes, so on a bigger day through the air Stowers may be more involved.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderbilt football: New Mexico State transfer TE Eli Stowers to add new dimension The Commodores landed one of this offseason's most talented — and most interesting — tight end transfers.

JUNE 11, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former New Mexico State tight end, ex-Texas A&M top recruit Eli Stowers plans to transfer to Vanderbilt A former Texas A&M top recruit is set to return to the SEC.

MAY 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reportedly not 100 percent Stowers (undisclosed) is reportedly not 100 percent, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.

Impact Stowers is one of several Aggies players who did not escape the CUSA Championship Game unscathed. Thus, his availability status is questionable as they prepare for their bowl game against Fresno State on Dec. 16.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Stowers caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown and ran nine times for 19 yards versus Auburn on Saturday.

Impact That's back-to-back games with a touchdown for Stowers. He began the year as the backup quarterback, but he's actually taken to being a receiver quite well.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Aggies in receiving Stowers caught six passes for 83 yards versus MTSU on Saturday.

Impact To think, Stowers began the season as a backup quarterback. Playing receiver for the first time, Stowers has taken to it readily. He led NMSU in receiving yards in this game, and it is his second time in three games going over 80 yards.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes to receiver role Stowers caught five passes for 80 yards Wednesday versus UTEP.

Impact Stowers, the backup quarterback when the season began, seems to be fully in the role of receiver now. So far, it is working for him. He had six catches for 57 yards last week, and he led the Aggies in catches and receiving yards in this one.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with New Mexico State Stowers has committed to transfer to New Mexico State.

Impact Stowers, a former four-star quarterback from Texas A&M, has chosen to suit up for the Aggies next fall following Wednesday's announcement. The 6-foot-4 pass thrower has yet to attempt a pass in college.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE