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Eli Stowers: The Tight End Built for the Modern Game

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Modern tight ends have one job above everything else: catch the football. Blocking matters. Athleticism matters. But if you can’t be trusted in traffic, none of it plays. Eli Stowers gets that. And it’s why his transition from quarterback to tight end has turned into one of the most impressive developments in college football. Stowers didn’t just convert positions. He became the focal point of Vanderbilt’s offense. In 2025, he led all FBS tight ends in receiving yards, and he did it by winning the same way every NFL tight end has to win: hands, feel, toughness, and consistency. At 6’4” and around 235-239 pounds, Stowers isn’t built like an old-school in-line blocker. He’s built like a modern weapon. And he plays like one. Production That Matters The breakout didn’t come out of nowhere. It was built year by year. In 2025, Stowers caught 62 passes for 769 yards, the most receiving yards by any tight end in the country. He averaged 12.4 yards per catch and played all 12 games as a centerpiece of the offense. The year before, he put up 49 catches for 638 yards and 5 touchdowns, earning First Team All-SEC honors and Mackey Award semifinalist recognition. Across three seasons at Vanderbilt and New Mexico State, he finished with 146 catches, 1,773 yards, and 11 touchdowns. That’s not gadget production. That’s real usage. How Stowers Wins Stowers catches the football first. That’s the foundation. He has strong, reliable hands and shows comfort working through traffic. He doesn’t panic when bodies are around him. He secures the […]

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Jonah Coleman: The Human Bowling Ball

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Jonah Coleman is not hard to figure out. He’s not here to race anyone. He’s not here to bounce everything outside. He’s here to hit you, keep his feet, and move the chains. Every carry looks the same in the best way possible. Square shoulders, low pads, and forward momentum. At 5’9” and around 228 pounds, Coleman is built like a brick. Thick lower half. Low center of gravity. When defenders meet him in the hole, he usually wins. That’s why the “human bowling ball” label fits. He doesn’t avoid contact. He uses it. How He Runs Coleman’s game starts with vision and patience. He presses the line, lets blocks develop, and waits for defenders to declare themselves. He doesn’t dance in the backfield or rush decisions. Once he sees the crease, he commits and explodes through it. He’s decisive. That matters. Four yards on first down is a win, and Coleman understands that. His north-south approach keeps offenses on schedule and keeps him on the field. Footwork and Balance For a back of his size, his feet are better than you’d expect. Coleman has enough lateral quickness to slide between blocks and make decisive cuts in tight spaces. He doesn’t need wide lanes. He can get skinny and squeeze through traffic. The contact balance is the calling card. Arm tackles don’t slow him down. He pinballs off defenders and keeps his legs moving. During stretches of his college career, he averaged over 6 yards after contact. That’s not luck. That’s strength and balance working together. Ball security is another […]

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Ted Hurst: The Big Receiver Who Makes Life Easier

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Ted Hurst is the kind of wide receiver you notice pretty quickly once you stop chasing names and start watching traits. He’s big. He’s strong. And he plays the position like someone who understands how to use every inch of his frame. At over 6’3” and right around 207 pounds, Hurst looks like an NFL boundary receiver the moment he steps on the field. That Senior Bowl weigh-in mattered because it confirmed what the tape already hinted at. This isn’t a thin, finesse receiver trying to survive outside. This is a real X-type body that can hold up against press and physical coverage. How He Wins Hurst doesn’t win with pure speed, and that’s fine. His game is built on timing, leverage, and understanding how to put defenders in bad spots. At the line, he’s calm. He doesn’t rush releases or panic against press. He uses his feet, changes pace, and forces corners to open up. Once he gets into his route, he does a good job staying balanced and sinking his hips, which isn’t always easy for receivers his size. That ability to get in and out of breaks is what creates separation for him, not foot races. On slants, digs, and in-breaking routes, Hurst is especially effective. He uses his body to shield defenders and gives his quarterback a clean target. That’s the kind of receiver coaches trust on third down. Catch Point and Reliability This is where Hurst really separates himself. He’s strong through contact and comfortable catching the ball in traffic. His hands are big, his […]

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Skyler Bell – 2026 Dynasty Rookie Prospect

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As we head into the fantasy offseason, it’s time to place our focus on the 2026 rookie class to ensure we are hitting on our Dynasty rookie picks and maximizing value. In today’s article, we’ll be diving into the prospect profile of Skyler Bell, WR, UConn. Bell has not gotten a ton of attention in Dynasty circles thus far, but is projected as a Round 3 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to consensus Big Boards on NFL Mock Draft Database. Is this a prospect worth investing in this offseason? Let’s find out together.  High School  Skyler Bell was a three-star recruit from Taft School in Watertown, CT. As a junior in 2019, Taft caught 36 passes for 549 yards and eight touchdowns, adding another touchdown on the ground as well. Bell’s elite athleticism and long speed were on display every Friday night, as his high school coach stated he ran a 4.40 40-yard dash and had a 40+ inch vertical. Bell’s senior year was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. He received nine Power 4 offers after high school and signed with the Wisconsin Badgers to begin his college football career. Wisconsin (2021-23) Bell spent his first three seasons with the Badgers, where he found some success in his second and third years but was never a true difference-maker. His best season at Wisconsin came as a redshirt freshman in 2022, posting 30 receptions for 444 yards and five touchdowns.  While Bell had proven to be a quality college receiver at this point, it’s no secret that Wisconsin’s […]

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