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Elijah Arroyo | TE | Miami

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 250 lbs
Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Notable Accomplishment: 2024 Second-team All-ACC

Pros: Based on sheer athleticism, Arroyo is right up there with Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren. With big hands and great body control, Arroyo is a lethal weapon in the middle of the field, especially in contested catch situations. His speed is simply too much for most linebackers (and even some safeties) to handle, and his ability to find the soft spots in zone coverage make him an incredibly difficult challenge to contain in between the hashes. Arroyo’s situational awareness is yet another strength, as he displays great rapport with his quarterback and makes the extra effort to identify what his quarterback needs him to do. Cam Ward made several key unscripted plays outside the pocket, and several were primarily because of Arroyo’s diagnosis of the situation and his ability to adapt.

Cons: Despite Arroyo’s athletic profile, there are still a lot of rough areas in the game. His route running lacks subtilty, and his cuts are not super quick. While I do appreciate his effort as a blocker, he lacks the power and technique to be good at it. The biggest concern, however, is a knee injury that cost him parts of his sophomore and junior seasons. Medicals will likely determine how high he could go.

Overview: Arroyo projects best as a move tight end who could give defenses matchup fits in the slot. Once he improves his route running, he could become a premier weapon for the team that drafts him, especially in the red zone.

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