Tight end Elijah Arroyo lost a good chunk of two seasons due to his ACL knee injury, which limited his workouts as a 2025 NFL Draft prospect. Due to the rehab process, the tight end will need some upscaling on both his technique and play strength.
However, the good thing is that Arroyo has displayed a willingness to get there, which could become his selling point for the NFL teams.
How Tall Is Elijah Arroyo?
Arroyo is 6’5″, just an inch taller than the average 6’4″ height of an NFL tight end.
How Much Does Arroyo Weigh?
Arroyo is a 250-pound player, making him just slightly below the average 254-pound weight of an NFL tight end. However, he could potentially put on some extra weight in the NFL if he needs to.
How Old Is Arroyo?
Born on April 5, 2003, in Orlando, Fla., Arroyo is currently 22 years old, the standard age for players entering the NFL.
Which School Did Arroyo Go To?
After being born in Orlando, Arroyo moved to Palmetto Bay, Fla., as a baby. He attended baseball camps in Coral Gables, Fla., and, at the age of seven, he moved to Mexico. He lived in Cancún until about the age of 12, when he moved with his family to Texas.
He was a left-handed quarterback for his freshman team at Independence High School in Frisco, Texas. As a sophomore, he started three games at quarterback on his junior varsity team before being promoted to varsity and transitioning to tight end. As a junior, he caught 48 passes for 648 yards and five touchdowns, and as a senior, he caught 31 passes for 690 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Coming out of Independence High as a consensus four-star recruit, Arroyo received scholarship offers from most of the top programs in the nation, including Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Purdue, South Carolina, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, and USC.Â
Ultimately, the tight end committed to Miami, where he completed four seasons before declaring for the NFL.
Revisiting Arroyo’s College Career
The tight end played four seasons at Miami, where he redshirted his sophomore year. Playing in all 12 games as a freshman, Arroyo collected 86 yards on five receptions. His next two seasons were plagued with injuries, and he played in just five games as a reserve in one season and played in another six games the next year. He lost a ton of playing time to injuries in these two seasons.
In his final year at Miami, Arroyo finally earned the starting role and made the most out of it. The tight end raked in 590 yards for seven touchdowns in his fourth year, and earned a second-team All-ACC nod for the season.
Who Are Arroyo’s Parents?
Arroyo’s mother is LaTorri Arroyo. His father’s name isn’t publicly known, though he worked in timeshare sales and prompted the family’s move to Cancún. Elijah’s grandfather, Marvin Hudson, was a big influence — he’s a Miami Hurricanes superfan and helped pass that fandom down.
How Fast Was Arroyo’s 40-Yard Dash?
The tight end suffered a bone bruise in his knee during the 2025 Senior Bowl, which prevented him from running the 40-yard dash at both the 2025 NFL Combine and Miami’s pro day.
Arroyo’s NFL Outlook and Scouting Report
PFSN’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft from mid-April foresees Arroyo as an early Round 3 pick, going to the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 70 overall.
Arroyo is a high-effort run blocker who brings solid speed down the field. His vertical ability gives him an edge over a lot of tight ends in this class.
He was expected to be a below-average athlete post-injury, but he actually got faster and smoother as the 2024 season progressed. Arroyo is smart in zone coverage, adjusts his routes to help his QB, and finds open space with confidence.
He’s got soft hands and plays with awareness, traits that could fit well in blocking-heavy systems like Kyle Shanahan’s or Mike McDaniel’s.
While he’s expected to go late in Round 2 or early in Round 3, Arroyo still needs polish as a blocker and could use more pop in contact. But the upside is there if he stays healthy.
