Summary
Elijah Arroyo enters Year 2 as a 23-year-old tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, ranked #162 at the position in Verdict’s dynasty score (23.0). His 33% average snap share in 2025 declined throughout the season, and Arroyo finished with 29.4 fantasy points on a 15/26 reception rate. Despite a small sample size, he demonstrates receiving upside in a spread-heavy scheme.
Projection Rationale
Arroyo’s 33% average snap share in 2025, which declined to 26% in Week 22, indicates a floor but lacks ceiling in a crowded Seattle tight end room. With 29.4 fantasy points in 2025, his value is tied to an increase in playing time or receiving efficiency. If the Seahawks expand his target share, Arroyo’s upside could be realized in a spread-heavy scheme that leverages his versatility.
Injury Risk
Arroyo carried full participation in practice across injury checks in 2025, with only one missed game. However, a 15.6% positional injury rate for tight ends in Seattle’s scheme since 2020 raises concerns about durability.
Opportunity Notes
Arroyo’s snap share declined throughout 2025, from 31% in Week 1 to 11% in Week 14, indicating a volatile playing time profile. With a 15/26 reception rate, his upside is tied to increased efficiency or target share.
Scheme Fit Analysis
The Seahawks’ spread-heavy scheme under Mike Macdonald and Klint Kubiak emphasizes the tight end position, providing Arroyo with a floor in receiving opportunities. However, his ceiling is capped by a crowded tight end room and declining snap share.
Trend Assessment
Declining
Arroyo’s 33% average snap share in 2025, which trended down throughout the season, marks a concerning decline in playing time.
Ceiling / Floor
Ceiling reaches 40 fantasy points if Arroyo secures a 20-target share or increases his receiving efficiency. Floor tracks near 20 fantasy points, given a 15/26 reception rate and declining snap share.
Comparable Player
His role as a versatile, high-target tight end in a spread-heavy system draws comparisons to Hunter Renfrow from 2022 Las Vegas — similar slot-heavy usage, similar 4th-round rookie value, and similar upside in a modern scheme.