Former Vanderbilt football tight end Eli Stowers was on the cusp of being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Stowers became emotional, as many draftees do. But first, he faced a quiz.
Before Stowers was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles at 54th overall in the second round on April 24, Eagles executive vice president Howie Roseman had a couple questions.
Vanderbilt football’s X account posted the interaction, with Roseman calling Stowers to tell him the news, first asking if Stowers could name the Eagles’ history of tight end selections in the second round.
Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.1 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.1 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi, left. and tight end Eli Stowers, right, run drills during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.2 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.3 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.4 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward watches football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.5 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia gets into passing position during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.6 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.7 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.8 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the 40 yard dash during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.9 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Emmanuel Adebi receives a pass during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.10 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.11 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers gets in position for a drill during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.12 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia watches his teammates during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.13 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt wide receiver Trent Hudson warms up during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.14 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, right, speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.15 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersTennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward speaks with Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.16 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws the ball during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.17 / 17Vanderbilt football pro day features Diego Pavia, Eli StowersVanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers chats with quarterback Diego Pavia during football pro day at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 20, 2026.More: Pros and cons of Eagles picking Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers in 2026 NFL Draft
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“What’s going on man, it’s Howie Roseman from the Eagles,” Roseman started. “We’ve got a pretty good history of selecting tight ends in the second round. Can you name any of them?”
“Yeah, the one you’ve got there right now (Dallas Goedert),” Stowers replied.
The call that made the dream real 📞 pic.twitter.com/pMKPEwetaC
— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) April 28, 2026