#45
Eli Owens
Returning to Michigan for 2026
Alcoa, Tenn. → Alcoa
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Michigan
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 6 Michigan players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -16 net (17 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan · Last season: 9-4 (AP #18) · Talent rank #11 · 2026 recruiting class #12
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 against...
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