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Should Eli Stowers Be the First Tight End Selected in Dynasty Rookie Drafts?
Among one of the deepest classes of tight end prospects in recent history, Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers stands out for his rare athleticism. While Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq made headlines with his 4.39-second 40-yard dash, it was Stowers whose historic Combine testing allowed him to register an unofficial Relative Athletic Score of 9.46, a 95th percentile mark for the position. Sadiq will almost certainly be the first tight end selected in the NFL Draft, likely to hear his name called in the middle part of the first round, while Stowers profiles as more of a mid-Day 2 pick. However, part of what makes Sadiq an attractive NFL prospect doesn't necessarily translate to fantasy. He is a willing and sturdy blocker who won't look out of place in a game trending towards heavier personnel packages as an answer to more two-high shells. Stowers, on the other hand, plays more of a jumbo slot role and has reportedly been evaluated as a wide receiver by several teams. He could become an immediate target-earner in the mold of a Harold Fannin Jr., and while there's little doubt as to who will be the first tight end selected into the NFL, dynasty rookie drafts do not necessarily need to follow suit.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
