Elijah Arroyo TE Miami | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Elijah Arroyo TE Miami
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (72%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/05/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Inline Multi-Role TE | |
| Last Updated: 02/21/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.69 seconds (72%*) | |
| Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/05/2003 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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72% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 129.0 | |
| Hands: |
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81% |
| Short Receiving: |
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78% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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82% |
| Deep Threat: |
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83% |
| Blocking: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#73
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 997 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Luke Schoonmaker - Michigan |
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95% |
| Jeremy Ruckert - Ohio State |
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91% |
| Pat Freiermuth - Penn State |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A former four-star recruit out of Texas who fielded offers from virtually every blue-blood program in the country, Elijah Arroyo's path to the NFL draft has been anything but linear. The 6'4", 251-pound tight end arrived in Coral Gables with sky-high expectations, flashing early promise as a true freshman in 2021 when he appeared in all 12 games and notched his first collegiate touchdown against Pittsburgh.The next two seasons tested Arroyo's resilience as he battled through knee injuries that limited him to just eight total games between 2022 and 2023. But the Miami staff's patience paid off in 2024 when a fully healthy Arroyo reminded everyone why he was such a coveted recruit. He started all 13 games during his redshirt junior campaign, emerging as a key weapon in the Hurricanes' explosive offense with 35 catches for 590 yards and 7 touchdowns, earning second-team All-ACC honors along the way.
That breakout season included several highlight-reel moments that showcased his playmaking ability - from an 89-yard performance in the season opener at Florida to a clutch touchdown grab against Florida State where he also showed off his versatility by throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass on a trick play. His season culminated with a strong showing in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, proving he could deliver against quality competition.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Savvy route manipulator who sets up defenders with deliberate pacing and subtle head fakes - that 29-yard snag against Texas A&M in 2022 is textbook deception work.
- Natural hands catcher who extends away from his frame to pluck the ball - consistently shows the confidence to high-point throws in traffic situations.
- Vertical field stretcher with deceptive acceleration - his 4.69 speed shows up when he's asked to challenge the seam and stress safeties deep.
- Exhibits veteran awareness against zone coverage, expertly finding soft spots and presenting a clean target for his quarterback to hit in stride.
- Frame and catch radius create legitimate red zone mismatch potential - knows how to box out smaller defenders and work back to the ball.
- Shows some dawg in him after the catch - won't dance around looking for the perfect angle, just puts his shoulder down and fights for extra yards.
- Demonstrates natural feel for spacing when plays break down - consistently works back to scrambling quarterback to present an outlet.
- Willing blocker who comes off the ball with proper pad level - showed steady improvement in this area throughout 2024 season.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Medical history raises durability concerns - consecutive seasons derailed by left knee issues will require thorough vetting by NFL medical staffs.
- Still developing functional play strength at point of attack - can get overwhelmed by powerful edge defenders in run game.
- Route breaks could be sharper - sometimes rounds off cuts and telegraphs direction change, allowing tight coverage to stay in phase.
- Hand placement as a blocker remains inconsistent - too often catches defenders rather than delivering a solid initial punch.
- Production sample size is limited - only one full season of high-level performance against top competition to evaluate.
Scouting Report: Summary
Arroyo profiles as a modern move tight end who can create matchup problems from multiple alignments in an NFL passing game. His combination of size, athletic ability, and natural receiving skills gives him clear upside as a seam-stretching target who can both challenge defenses vertically and work the intermediate areas with precision.His best fit at the next level will be with a creative offensive coordinator who can maximize his receiving ability while continuing to develop his blocking technique. Teams running heavy play-action concepts from 12 personnel should be particularly intrigued by what Arroyo brings to the table - his ability to sell the run before releasing into routes makes him an ideal weapon for that style of offense.
While the medical history adds an element of risk to his evaluation, Arroyo's performance in 2024 showed he has the tools to become a productive NFL tight end. The flashes of brilliance he displayed this season - particularly his manipulation of defenders in space and natural receiving ability - suggest his ceiling remains largely untapped. In the right system, he has the potential to develop into a reliable TE2 with upside for more.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
Elijah Arroyo percentiles vs other Tight Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Elijah Arroyo (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
56.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.