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TE Elijah Arroyo, SEA (1 Viewer)

JohnnyU

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Only one season of productivity, but he's getting some buzz as a 2nd rounder in the NFL draft. Some even has him as the #3 TE in this class over Fannin. I bet he tears up the combine. He's 6'4 245 with speed for the position.
 
Might be this year's Ben Sinnott, as far as a guy who wasn't really on people's radar, and suddenly he's going in round 2. I think the TEs after Warren/Loveland all kinda bunch together and come down to personal preference. I can see an argument for any of Arroyo, Fannin, Helm, or Taylor as TE3.
 
Jacob Gibbs
Former Miami TE Elijah Arroyo had the fastest ball-carrier time (21.8 mph) of any TE in 2024 - NCAA or NFL.

Probably don't need to worry about his lack of athletic testing #NFLDraft2025

Elijah Arroyo can create legit separation.

He disappears at times, but there are flashes of big receiving upside for sure!

Elijah Arroyo clean out-breaking with a hands catch away from defender

Elijah Arroyo is not just long and athletic, there's strength and physicality to his game.

It shows up in blocking reps. Also in movement through contact as a route-runner.

Multiple injuries delayed Elijah Arroyo's time to shine, but his 2024 film is very intriguing!

Miami used him all over -- backfield, slot, motion man

He's a fluid mover and could be a steal in the NFL Draft. Inexperienced with lots to learn, but the tools are all there!
 
High on my list of Tight Ends, watched him a lot last season and he looks like a playmaker at the next level
I might be selling him short with an Njoku comparison, he's got the potential to be better
He plays more like a receiver than a traditional Tight End
 
News, notes and observations from Seahawks rookie minicamp

Excerpt:

Emmanwori and Arroyo stand out

Seattle’s two second-round picks – South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori and Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo – both have a unique combination of size and athleticism. And that certainly was evident on the practice field.

The 6-foot-5, 254-pound Arroyo seemingly glides across the field, moving with impressive fluidity for his size. He also showed off his massive catch radius, hauling in a seam pass from Milroe with a leaping grab that capped Friday’s practice in style.
 
I liked Taylor the best out of the next tier of TE’s past the top 2 because he’s polished and in a great situation but really like that whole next tier a great deal.

I think Arroyo has more natural receiving ability than any TE in this class but he’s also the rawest IMO. We’ve been spoiled by some great rookie TE seasons lately but he might be more like what we are more used to where he’s going to need a year or two to round out his game. Very high ceiling if it all clicks.
 
Anyone have a good comp for this kid in terms of his skill set + team opportunity?

I’m trying to think of a rookie TE who was a little raw but an explosive athlete who found his way into an immediate role in the passing game.

Not coming up with any
 
I’m trying to think of a rookie TE who was a little raw but an explosive athlete who found his way into an immediate role in the passing game.
Hard to judge levels of raw though I agree with you he seems very in that regard but I would throw out that I've seen a few people comp him to Pitts coming into the league.

Jimmy Graham did not full on break out until year 2 but the second half of his rookie season he was actually somewhat useful at least(would have given a team several best ball starts) and he was probably more raw.

I think the key with players like this is if they don't ask them to do to much TE stuff and let them concentrate on more of the receiving aspect.
 
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ESPN’s Brady Henderson reports that it would be “logical” for the Seahawks to revisit their tight end personnel options “later in the summer,” after gauging Noah Fant’s trade market and testing TE Elijah Arroyo “readiness to step into a starting role.”

Henderson’s latest article sheds light on prior reporting. Evidently, it was Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak who wondered “aloud during pre-draft meetings whether [Arroyo] could essentially take over as Seattle’s X receiver after DK Metcalf was traded” to the Steelers. Assistant GM Nolan Teasley reportedly told Henderson, for the newest piece, that the Seahawks are “looking forward to taking advantage” of Arroyo’s ability to “win against corners.” It is unlikely that the Seahawks would actually move a tight end to the X-receiver role, therefore giving up the player’s natural advantage in working in-line against slow-footed linebackers, but the continued nod toward a multi-faceted role is positive. Unfortunately, Arroyo will have a terribly difficult time producing fantasy-relevant numbers if Fant remains on the roster this season. Splitting reps is not conducive to a TE1 campaign. Trading Fant to a TE-needy team would likely benefit both players. Consider this a tentatively positive drumbeat for Arroyo, though a trade remains necessary for a fantasy-point crescendo to occur.
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entire text from rotoworld
 

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