The Seattle Seahawks have selected tight end Elijah Arroyo, drawing comparisons to current player Noah Fant due to their similar skill sets. Fant's future with the team seems uncertain, particularly with a contract exceeding his output. Arroyo, a proven performer from Miami, brings a larger frame, speed, and impressive college stats, including leading all FBS tight ends in yards per reception. Seahawks' coach Mike Macdonald praised Arroyo's versatility, hinting at a shift in the team's strategies to maximize the tight end position.
"This guy can run an extensive route tree," Macdonald said. "To have to account for a tight end body on the field and him also to be able to split out wide, do X receiver type of things..."
"Arroyo caught 35 passes for 590 yards and seven touchdowns while playing in all 13 games for the Hurricanes last season. His 16.9 yards per reception led all FBS tight ends..."
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