Seahawks select TE Arroyo in 2nd round

The Seattle Seahawks selected Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 50th overall.

Arroyo is Seattle's third pick this year after guard Grey Zabel (18th overall) and safety Nick Emmanwori (35th).

The 22-year-old, who posted a career season with a 35-590-7 stat line in 2024, will join a Seahawks tight end depth chart headlined by Noah Fant.

Pre-draft profile

Arroyo is a fascinating prospect. A backup role and injury trouble limited his opportunities over his first three years at Miami, as he managed just 11 receptions across his 23 games. He enjoyed a breakout after Cam Ward's arrival in 2024, putting up 35 catches for 590 yards and seven touchdowns. The injury history will certainly be part of the evaluation, as will the limited sample size. But this season alone was enough to make him an interesting option as a move tight end. Arroyo is an impressive athlete, a smooth route-runner, and a playmaker with the ball in his hands. While he'd need to develop as a blocker to be a fit for in-line duties, he can contribute more than enough everywhere else in the formation. Arroyo should be viewed as an ascending player who could be a valuable chess piece if he's given time to develop.