#86

Eli Johnson

TE · Iowa · Fr. · #86

Returning to Iowa for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Eli Johnson

TE · Iowa · Fr · #86

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#939 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Iowa

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Tight end · Iowa

Returning around him

  • 49% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
  • 7 Iowa players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: +7 net (15 in / 8 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Iowa · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #42 · 2026 recruiting class #26

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#30 in market ▼ from #23 · 5 books

+50002.0% implied▲ tightened from +6600

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #3150

Final rank
#3167
Avg #3328.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #3150 this season.