Jordan Matthews praises Eli Stowers' versatility, stoic mindset
Eagles rookie Eli Stowers earns high praise from Jordan Matthews.
Sometimes, the best evaluations come from those who've lived it or someone who knows a prospect personally. With Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia Eagles fans get the best of both worlds. A dozen years ago, this organization took a chance on him, a productive pass catcher from the Vanderbilt Commodores .
He earned his second consecutive First-team All-SEC mentions and a First-team All-American honor in 2013. Jordan Matthews rewarded that faith with five seasons of steady production, including over 3,000 receiving yards and more than a few memorable moments, like his overtime touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys that still lives in Eagles lore. Believe it or not, that one came off the arm of Sam Bradford.
You can't make this stuff up. Now, Matthews can take credit for helping to shape what might be the next Eagles star at tight end. Eli Stowers is more than a talented prospect.
12 years after drafting Mathews in Round 2, 42nd overall, the Eagles hope they have struck second-round gold again. In the 2026 NFL Draft, they selected Eli Stowers 54th overall. If Matthews' early impressions are any indication, they may have found something special.