I feel like the Grinch who stole Training Camp joy, the way I want to talk down on these ridiculous beat reports and practice clips But here's another reminder why all this hype is extremely misguided and misdirected This is a list of all of the rookies and young players that were highly touted all training camp last year, that amounted to nothing during the regular season 1. KeAndre Lambert-Smith 2. Matthew Golden 3. Efton Chism 4. Kyle Williams 5. Jack Bech 6. Kaleb Johnson 7. Jarquez Hunte...

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Arroyo's return to the Seahawks could make the tight end role a rotation situation, potentially limiting AJ Barner's opportunity despite his strong short-yardage conversion rate.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Return could limit AJ Barner's opportunities; the source notes that Elijah Arroyo's return could make the Seahawks tight end situation more of a rotation, reducing Barner's upside.

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NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

Ranked TE28 in ESPN's top 240 dynasty rankings at age 23, indicating limited near-term dynasty appeal for the young tight end.

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NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026Field Gulls

Elijah Arroyo's year two development will be monitored closely during the 2026 Seahawks training camp; the source identifies his progression as a key focus area heading into the season.

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PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

The Seahawks are hoping for more production from second-year tight end Arroyo as they try to get their tight ends even more involved in the offense.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Field Gulls

Elijah Arroyo is the current F-tight end for the Seahawks. At Miami, he lined up out wide as an X-receiver, running both intermediate and deep routes while using his big body to secure receptions. If he remains healthy this season, expect him to play a similar flex/move tight end role as Jimmy Graham did for the franchise.

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PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Elijah Arroyo is the current F-tight end (flex/move tight end) for the Seahawks; at Miami he lined up as an X-receiver running intermediate and deep routes using his big body to secure receptions, and if he remains healthy this season, he is expected to play a similar role to Jimmy Graham on the team.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Field Gulls

Elijah Arroyo is projected to be one of three tight ends on the Seahawks' 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026Field Gulls

Arroyo had an injury-hampered rookie year but is expected to be more involved as a receiver in the Seahawks' offense this season, suggesting increased offensive role and target opportunity.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is projected as one of three tight ends on the Seahawks 53-man roster, securing a roster spot.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is locked in as one of three tight ends on the 53-man roster.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is projected as a lock to make the 53-man roster as one of three tight ends, maintaining his position in the Seahawks' tight end group.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is projected as one of three tight ends on the 53-man roster, securing a roster spot in the primary tight end group.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is projected to be one of three tight ends on the 53-man roster, securing his spot as a core part of the Seahawks' tight end group.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo is projected to be one of three tight ends on the Seahawks' initial 53-man roster.

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PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Elijah Arroyo had an injury-hampered rookie year but is expected to be more involved as a receiver in the Seahawks' offense this season, suggesting increased usage and role expansion.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Arroyo should carve further into A.J. Barner's role this year, but he isn't guaranteed enough work to be a useful TE2 in his own right at this stage. He's expected to see increased playing time but remains a depth option.

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NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Elijah Arroyo should carve further into A.J. Barner's role this year, but he isn't guaranteed enough work to be a useful TE2 in his own right at this stage.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Tier six tight end prospect with a lot of hype surrounding him; positioned as a potential breakout candidate.

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PositiveBreakoutJul 22, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Elijah Arroyo is noted as having a lot of hype surrounding him in Tier 6; the source indicates he has ability to show flex viability but needs someone to get out of the way to realize his potential.

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NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Arroyo, taken 50th overall in the 2025 draft, battled a late-season knee injury and was limited to 15 catches in 13 games. The Seahawks are expecting more production for that draft investment in Year Two, but getting all receivers more touches will be challenging given the depth at the position.

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NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

Arroyo, taken 50th overall in the 2025 draft, battled a late-season knee injury and was held to 15 catches in 13 games; the Seahawks are expecting more production for that kind of investment in Year Two, though getting everybody more touches can be tricky.

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PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

The Seahawks are hoping for more out of second-year player Arroyo as they look to get their tight ends even more involved in the passing game.

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PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks

The Seahawks are hoping for more out of second-year player Arroyo as they look to get their tight ends more involved in the passing game. The source indicates the team is trying to get more production from Arroyo as part of their offensive strategy.

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PositiveNewsJul 19, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Tory Horton and Elijah Arroyo: It would be great to get more out of these guys as the article references Horton should be healthy for training camp and was in the middle of an explosive week before an injury took him out for season Ultimately think if healthy they have too many pass catching options for these two to be difference makers Arroyo is the one I have the toughest time to see because Barner is actually a very good in-line and pass catching TE, whereas Arrroyo is more of a pass ca...

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PositiveNewsJul 16, 202632BeatWriters

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On Arroyo: "but there is a ton of upside, especially as a pass-catcher, due to his athletic ability, and with a former tight ends coach, Brian Fleury, taking over as offensive coordinator, there figures to be plenty of opportunities for tight ends to thrive in Seattle's offense."

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PositiveRoleJul 15, 2026The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny

Arroyo is a sneaky tight end to watch who could function as a glorified receiver in Seattle's multiple tight end sets, similar to how the Rams use Terrence Ferguson, with the ability to line up at X receiver and beat coverage downfield.

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PositiveNewsJul 4, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Elijah Arroyo, Seattle Seahawks, TE Year 1 - Every reception

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PositiveBreakoutJul 2, 2026Footballguys

Arroyo didn't do much as a rookie but is a seam-buster with good size, speed, and draft capital; the Seahawks' new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is a former tight ends coach who should help develop him.

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NegativeDepth ChartJun 10, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football Show

Elijah Arroyo's opportunities may be limited this season as he competes with AJ Barner for playing time, and his blocking skills remain a concern.

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NegativeProjectionJun 9, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Aroyo didn't play enough last year and may not step in seamlessly if AJ Barner gets injured, with Seattle potentially trusting Eric Salbert more than Aroyo in that scenario.

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NegativeBustJun 9, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Aroyo has the same run-blocking issues he had at Miami, is a waste bender who loses his latch when moved out of the grass, and is a notch down from Aronda Gatson as a pass catcher.

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NegativeRoleJun 9, 2026Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Aroyo may see slightly more playing time this year but won't be fantasy relevant, as AJ Barner is the clear starter and Aroyo lacks the blocking consistency and receiving ability to compete.

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