“Miami (FL) tight end Elijah Arroyo saw his NFL draft stock take a hit after suffering a knee injury during the Senior Bowl, disrupting his chances of competing at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine. Once considered a potential first-round pick, the injury has delayed his opportunity to showcase his skills.
However, Arroyo still has a chance to demonstrate his route-running and catch radius. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the tight end is expected to be ready for Miami’s Pro Day on March 24.
With that Pro Day on the horizon, Arroyo will have a crucial opportunity to prove his receiving abilities in front of NFL scouts. Miami’s session is expected to attract significant league interest, with quarterback Cam Ward headlining the Hurricanes’ draft class. Meanwhile, Arroyo and wide receiver Xavier Restrepo are also generating intrigue among teams.”
Miami TE Elijah Arroyo projected to land high in 2025 NFL Draft
“The 2025 tight end class isn’t expected to feature a top-10 selection in the draft, with Kyle Pitts of the Atlanta Falcons still holding the record as the highest-drafted tight end at No. 4 in 2021.
However, Elijah Arroyo has been generating first-round buzz. According to Bleacher Report NFL scout Dame Parson, the Miami standout is projected to go No. 32 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. He has even drawn comparisons to former Eagles Super Bowl-winning tight end Zach Ertz. If selected, Arroyo could help fill the void left by Dallas Goedert, who is set to enter free agency after Philadelphia’s Super Bowl LIX victory.
Arroyo leaves Coral Gables as a key playmaker, recording 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven touchdowns from quarterback Cam Ward. One of those scores even marked a historic moment for Miami football in November. Alongside Penn State’s Tyler Warren, Arroyo stands out as one of the most intriguing tight end prospects in the 2025 draft class.
Despite his talent, scouts and NFL executives will closely monitor his knee recovery. Teams will evaluate his ability to plant and cut effectively and assess whether the injury impacts his route running.”
