Eli Owens
Eli Owens
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Chris Smith | Prep Redzone Scout
Throughout these playoffs, Owens has been a man among boys, putting in work on both sides of the ball with his biggest moments coming on defense. His work in the trenches has been important in the Tornadoes run and I expect it will continue in this matchup versus the Chargers. Owens has experience in these title games and he tends to play big in big games, so watch out for this future Michigan Wolverine down in Chattanooga.
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Showcasing his talent down the stretch is
Eli Owens
Eli
Owens
6'3" | 230 lbs | TE
Alcoa | 2025
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TN
, a tight end at Alcoa High School. What makes Owens so explosive is his ability to break free from the defense and elevate off the ground to haul in the deep pass. I also like Owens due to his size, proving his ability to fight for extra steps after the catch despite heavy pressure from the defense.
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Read EvaluationChris Smith | Prep Redzone Scout
Owens has been a name on the recruiting radar for the better part of two years now and it’s for good reason as this East Tennessee product provides some of the best catching hands in the state. The Tornadoes senior tight end can catch just about anything thrown his way due to his big, strong hands as well as his outstanding concentration, especially through physical play. Owens is as dependable as you find as an offensive weapon in this state and someone that could see the field early in his time at Michigan. He will need continued work with his overall speed and agility but the ball skills are definitely to become a multi year starter within the Big Ten Conference.
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Read EvaluationChris Smith | Prep Redzone Scout
Strengths: One of the more dependable pass catchers from our #TN2025 class, Owens is a clean, safe prospect that will be taking his talents to Michigan and should see the field early due to his abilities and work ethic. The Tornadoes junior has some of the best hands in the state along with a physical body and frame that should play well inside the Big Ten conference. Owens is a tenacious competitor that is willing to block, doing so both in space and on the line of scrimmage. He is athletic and savvy enough to play flex out wide, using him in the slot as both a pass catcher and a blocker. His dependability and versatility should help Owens get on the field early during his time at Michigan. Developmental Area: While Owens is a clean prospect that could step on the field quickly and contribute, he does need to continue enhancing his overall speed and agility. He is a good athlete but to reach his maximum upside, Owens will need to get quicker and more explosive. This guy is a worker, so I’m sure the Tornadoes rising senior will be on the field and in the weight room developing that overall athleticism over the coming months. Overview: Out of all the prospects from our #TN2025 class, Owens is one of the more safest prospects you could recruit, so Michigan is getting a good football player that should provide plenty of dependable, strong play throughout the duration of his college career. Now I say all this with him headed to Michigan but will that remain with the recent subtraction of Coach Harbaugh to the NFL? That is something we will find out over the coming months but Owens is still one of the better offensive talents from the junior in-state class that should be a great addition for the Wolverines or whoever he eventually signs with.
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