Every year, Bob McGinn compiles quotes from anonymous scouts on the top prospects for golongtd.com. Below is the feedback for Elijah Arroyo, his third-ranked TE prospect:
3. ELIJAH ARROYO, Miami (6-5, 250, no 40, 1-2): Suffered a torn ACL in mid-2022 and then battled injuries in 2023, playing in just six games. Started 13 times in 2024. “He exploded on the scene this year,” said one scout. “One of the most impressive interviews I had. Really good kid who will be a really good pro. He can align in any position and contribute in the pass game, and you do not have any type of decline as a run blocker. He can line up in the backfield, next to the tackle, in the slot, outside. You can do all your run-game stuff. He is a good enough athlete to catch and create after the catch.” Thirty-five of his career 46 catches came last season. Finished with 753 yards (16.4) and eight TDs.
“Warren’s a better blocker, Arroyo’s a better athlete,” another scout said. “Arroyo’s in the Kelce camp, Warren’s in the Gronkowski camp.” Hurt his knee in the Senior Bowl game after a tremendous week of practice and couldn’t work at the combine. “I had never heard of him (before 2024),” a third scout said. “He was a pleasant surprise. This guy can run. He’s got a proportioned body. He’ll fight as a blocker. He’s going to be a good pro if he can stay healthy. You could get him probably in the top of the second round and be pretty happy. Maybe first round.” Four-year recruit from Frisco, Texas.
“Not very productive in their offense but he can run routes, he’s athletic as can be, he’s fast, has really good hands,” said a third scout. “He does have some issues adjusting to tough catches. Surprisingly, he’s a really good blocker in space stuff and edges. In-line, you don’t want him in there that much. He’s got play-maker talent. He’s worth a late first-round pick.”
3. ELIJAH ARROYO, Miami (6-5, 250, no 40, 1-2): Suffered a torn ACL in mid-2022 and then battled injuries in 2023, playing in just six games. Started 13 times in 2024. “He exploded on the scene this year,” said one scout. “One of the most impressive interviews I had. Really good kid who will be a really good pro. He can align in any position and contribute in the pass game, and you do not have any type of decline as a run blocker. He can line up in the backfield, next to the tackle, in the slot, outside. You can do all your run-game stuff. He is a good enough athlete to catch and create after the catch.” Thirty-five of his career 46 catches came last season. Finished with 753 yards (16.4) and eight TDs.
“Warren’s a better blocker, Arroyo’s a better athlete,” another scout said. “Arroyo’s in the Kelce camp, Warren’s in the Gronkowski camp.” Hurt his knee in the Senior Bowl game after a tremendous week of practice and couldn’t work at the combine. “I had never heard of him (before 2024),” a third scout said. “He was a pleasant surprise. This guy can run. He’s got a proportioned body. He’ll fight as a blocker. He’s going to be a good pro if he can stay healthy. You could get him probably in the top of the second round and be pretty happy. Maybe first round.” Four-year recruit from Frisco, Texas.
“Not very productive in their offense but he can run routes, he’s athletic as can be, he’s fast, has really good hands,” said a third scout. “He does have some issues adjusting to tough catches. Surprisingly, he’s a really good blocker in space stuff and edges. In-line, you don’t want him in there that much. He’s got play-maker talent. He’s worth a late first-round pick.”
