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TE Elijah Arroyo, SEA (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter JohnnyU
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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.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
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
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
Faust
MVP
@SleeperBrowns
#Browns are meeting with Miami TE Elijah Arroyo tomorrow, per @AdamSchefter
73.6 receiving grade per @PFF
6’4” 245lb
Hit a top playing speed of 21.8 mph - only 6 players hit a faster top speed in the NFL in 2024, per @NextGenStats & @The33rdTeamFB
via @RAanalytics
massraider
Footballguy
Shouldn't they have used him more? Why didn't they feature him
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.
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.
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.
barackdhouse
Footballguy
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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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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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barackdhouse
Footballguy
oh snap that is big news. I was betting he wouldn't be a factor but figured he'd play.
Moonlight
Footballguy
Lockett gone, Metcalf gone, Fant gone prime opportunity for Arroyo. But a couple of things. A J Barner had a good season, showed promise and I think the better blocker as of now. Seattle likely going to be a running team which benefits Barner.
That said Arroyo's offensive ceiling is a good one and Seattle views him as a first rounder. Would expect lots of two TE sets and Arroyo running WR routes a little under 10 % of the time.
That said Arroyo's offensive ceiling is a good one and Seattle views him as a first rounder. Would expect lots of two TE sets and Arroyo running WR routes a little under 10 % of the time.
Unwrittenlaw
Footballguy
Will never be an elite 700-1000 yd receiving guy..If that isn't what you are looking for, then I guess Arroyo is for you....if you are looking for elite among the elite, you gotta target tight ends that were #1 targets for their college team. --you are probably looking at Hayden Hurst/Noah Fant at the most
Kittle was never that in college.
Moonlight
Footballguy
If that logic runs true, move over Tony Gonzalez and Rob Gronkowski, here comes Herald Fanin.
Neither were fellow former Miami Hurricanes Jimmy Graham or Greg Olsen.
jtd13
Footballguy
Hey, it was the key indicator that Jace Amaro was good. It's foolproof!
Faust
MVP
Lindsay Rhodes
Becoming very intrigued with TE Elijah Arroyo in SEA. His skill set, with what they want to do on offense, and with the opportunity created by their off-season moves…
This paragraph by @gbellseattle:
Terpman22
Footballguy
Same here. Kupp has just 2/8 seasons with 1k yards and just 5/8 seasons with double digit starts.
This guy "should" be rocketing up boards pretty quickly, but might be a really great late buy in redrafts
Moonlight
Footballguy
That’s exciting. You will be amply rewarded if it hits.
socrates
Footballguy
Arroyo is having a great camp. Not surprising. He is a smooth athlete with immense potential. The thing not being talked about is his injury history and durability concerns, and that reportedly caused him to slide down some teams’ rankings.
The great thing about investing in Arroyo in dynasty is that he is going to have moments when he looks like a top 5 TE talent. At that point, you must make a pivotal decision whether to trade or sell. Perhaps the injuries are in his past. Arroyo remained healthy in 2024 until the Senior Bowl, and that was not serious.
After Round 1, I am typically a swing-for-the-fences style of fantasy manager, so count me in on Arroyo. You are getting first-round talent in Round 2.
The great thing about investing in Arroyo in dynasty is that he is going to have moments when he looks like a top 5 TE talent. At that point, you must make a pivotal decision whether to trade or sell. Perhaps the injuries are in his past. Arroyo remained healthy in 2024 until the Senior Bowl, and that was not serious.
After Round 1, I am typically a swing-for-the-fences style of fantasy manager, so count me in on Arroyo. You are getting first-round talent in Round 2.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Got him backing up McBride in dyno, might as well swing for the fences. A lot of good buzz about him and I like the talk of moving him around.
