Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 1 game
| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 3 | W 52-17vs UTEP | — | — | — | — | — |
#44
Eli Owens
Sophomore tight end on Michigan's 2026 roster.
6′1″ · 244 lb · Alcoa, TN · Alcoa
Recruiting
3★
TE recruit
No. 563 nationally · Signed with Michigan
Last played in 2026.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Sophomore tight end on Michigan's 2026 roster.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Michigan in 2025.
From Alcoa, TN.
His career
2025
- Signed with Michigan3-star out of Alcoa
Career arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
Michigan
NFL
NFL Draft
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Game log
2026 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2026Michigan3-0HC: Kyle Whittingham · Run-heavy, slow tempo
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
Pass share
38.2%
66 pass / 107 run
Plays / game
57.7
3 games
Team sack rate
5.3%
76 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Awards
Player standing · 2026
Backup
On the two-deep and pushing for snaps.
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
Background
At Michigan • One-time letter winner (2025) Freshman (2025) • Appeared in two games (one game, special teams only) at fullback/tight end to earn his first varsity letter • Made his collegiate debut as a fullback/tight end against Central Michigan (Sept. 13) • Contributed on special teams…
The tight end room · Michigan
- #83Zack Marshall199 receiving yards · 2025
- #80Hogan Hansen74 receiving yards · 2025
- #88Deakon Tonielli72 receiving yards · 2025
- #42Jalen Hoffman2 games · 2026
- #44Eli Owens1 game · 2026
3 more on the roster · Michigan team page
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology