Eli Owens
Sophomore tight end on Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 244 lb · Alcoa, TN · Alcoa
Recruiting
TE recruit
No. 563 nationally · Signed with Michigan
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 tight end on Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Michigan in 2025.
Eli Owens
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Michigan3-star out of Alcoa
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real role at tight end.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Michigan has produced 3 All-Conference tight ends. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Max Bredeson went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · Michigan
Returning around him
- 69% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 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...
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 Owensno box-score line yet
3 more on the roster · Michigan team page