A potential early round tight end option for the Indianapolis Colts won’t be working out at this week’s NFL combine.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo will not be working out this week as he still recovers from a knee injury sustained at the Senior Bowl.
Rapoport did add that Arroyo will be good to go for his Pro-Day on March 24th.
#Miami TE Elijah Arroyo, a potential first-round pick is not working out at the Combine due to a knee injury from the Senior Bowl, I’m told. He will be ready for his Pro Day, though, on March 24th. pic.twitter.com/smV8ojDEur
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2025
The top tight ends in this class include Penn State’s Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland. But in that second tier are Arroyo, along with LSU’s Mason Taylor.
The 2024 season was a breakout year for Arroyo. He totaled 590 receiving yards on only 35 receptions, which was good for a whopping average of almost 17.0 yards per catch.
Arroyo would rank second among all tight ends in yards per catch (16.9) and was first in average YAC. He also caught seven touchdowns and was reliable, hauling in 75% of his passes.
His run-blocking grade from PFF also took a big jump during the 2024 season as well.
Arroyo’s performance this past season gave his draft stock a major boost and that continued with his performance at the Senior Bowl.
“We all knew about his size and speed before he arrived in Mobile — he showed that during his breakout season with Miami in 2024,” wrote Daniel Jeremiah. “The thing that stood out to me in practice this week was his route polish. He blocked well, too. The arrow is pointing all the way up here.”
Arroyo has gone from being a Day 2 option for teams to now potentially being on the cusp of Day 1. If he’s someone the Colts want to target, making a trade may be required, whether that’s moving back from pick No. 14 or up from pick No. 45.