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Elijah Arroyo
TE · SEA · 23 yrs · exp 1 · Miami (FL)
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- Active
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Value
2,706
Rank
#172
Pos rank
#28
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,706
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AJ Barner May Be Undervalued in Drafts Entering 2026
AJ Barner’s 2025 production and red‑zone chemistry suggest he could become a lower‑end TE1 in 2026, despite competition from Elijah Arroyo
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Jadarian Price Will Be Hard to Keep Off the Field
Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price could be pressing for a bigger role in the team's backfield rotation right away
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Jadarian Price Without Timetable for Return
Jadarian Price's return is uncertain due to a lower body injury
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FA: Elijah Arroyo dropped
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4 Seahawks players who could benefit most under Brian Fleury
The Seattle Seahawks are entering one of the more fascinating offensive transitions in the NFL this season. When Klint Kubiak departed after helping establish a clear offensive identity in Seattle, the obvious question became whether the Seahawks could maintain that momentum under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury . The answer isn’t simple. Kubiak’s influence on the offense was immediate. Seattle leaned heavily into the run game, married its passing concepts to play-action, and consistently used motion and formation variation to put defenders in conflict. The result was an offense that often made life easier on the quarterback while creating favorable opportunities for its skill players. Replacing that kind of impact is never easy. At the same time, Fleury’s promotion doesn’t carry the same uncertainty that surrounded Ryan Grubb’s arrival a few years ago. Grubb was tasked with making a difficult jump from the college game to the NFL, and Seattle often looked like an offense trying to fit pieces into a system rather than building a system around its personnel. Fleury enters under different circumstances. While he has never served as an NFL play-caller, he has spent years working within offenses that share many of the same principles Seattle wants to preserve. His extensive background coaching tight ends and his experience in run-oriented systems provide legitimate reasons for optimism. Of course, optimism and production aren’t the same thing. Until the games begin, Fleury remains one of the biggest unknowns on Seattle’s coaching staff. But every coordinator change creates opportunities, and a handful of Seahawks appear particularly well positioned to take advantage of this new chapter. If there is one player whose skill set seems tailor-made for Fleury’s background, it’s tight end Elijah Arroyo. Long before becoming Seattle’s offensive coordinator, Fleury built his reputation coaching tight ends. Throughout his NFL career, he worked with a wide variety of players at the position, helping maximize both traditional in-line blockers and athletic receiving threats. Arroyo falls firmly into the latter category. His combination of speed, burst, and movement skills gives him a profile unlike any other tight end currently on Seattle’s roster. At Miami , he was deployed in multiple alignments, operating from the slot, moving across formations before the snap, and occasionally functioning almost like a wide receiver. That versatility matters. The modern NFL increasingly values tight ends who can stress defenses horizontally and vertically, creating matchup problems against linebackers and safeties. Arroyo’s athletic profile gives Seattle exactly that type of weapon. And can help him to improve his blocking skills. More importantly, Fleury’s coaching background suggests he understands how to create opportunities for players like him. The second-year player may not immediately post eye-popping numbers, but it’s easy to envision a scenario where Arroyo becomes one of the most dangerous mismatch pieces in Seattle’s offense before the season is over. AJ Barner’s breakout campaign in 2025 changed expectations. What initially looked like a dependable complementary tight end evolved into one of the Seahawks’ most reliable offensive players. His blocking continued to improve while his development as a receiver expanded his role significantly within the offense. Now comes the next challenge. The focus is no longer proving he belongs, it’s discovering just how much more responsibility he can handle. Few offensive coordinators step into the role with a deeper understanding of the TE position than Fleury. Years spent coaching the position have given him firsthand experience creating advantages through formations, personnel packages, route combinations, and alignment flexibility. That could unlock another layer of Barner’s game. His value extends beyond any single responsibility. He can stay on the field in virtually every [... truncated ...]
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AJ Barner Expected to be Ready for Training Camp
AJ Barner expected to be ready for training camp after offseason surgeries
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Why the Seahawks took a chance on Lance Mason despite a crowded tight end room
After the NFL Draft concluded, the Seattle Seahawks had very little room left to add undrafted free agents. Even so, the Seahawks chose to bring in tight end Lance Mason. At first glance, that decision seems difficult to justify. Seattle’s tight end room is already crowded. AJ Barner emerged as a legitimate contributor following a strong second season. Elijah Arroyo remains one of the organization’s most significant recent investments at the position. Eric Saubert received a somewhat surprising extension during the middle of last year , while Harrison Bryant , Nick Kallerup , and even Brady Russell continue fighting for specialized roles throughout the roster. On paper, there simply doesn’t appear to be much room available. Then again, that’s true for most undrafted free agents who ultimately make NFL rosters. They enter crowded rooms by definition. And Seattle, perhaps more than most organizations, has built a long history of finding contributors where other teams saw camp bodies. Growing up in Rockwall, Texas, he spent much of his high school career playing on both sides of the ball at Rockwall-Heath High School, lining up as both a linebacker and a tight end. He never developed the prototypical frame of a dominant inline tight end, but he did carry over many of the traits associated with defensive football: physicality, spatial awareness, and a natural comfort operating near traffic. Despite that versatility, he barely registered on the recruiting landscape. Mason finished high school as an unranked prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle and ultimately landed at Missouri State in the FCS. His first two seasons were relatively quiet from a production standpoint. He functioned primarily as a complementary piece within the offense, rotating snaps and serving as a security blanket in underneath situations. The breakthrough came in 2024. With a larger role in the Bears’ offense, Mason posted 34 receptions, 590 yards, and six touchdowns, emerging as one of the more productive tight ends in the conference. That season opened the door to a much bigger opportunity. In 2025, he transferred to Wisconsin. Many FCS tight ends produce because they overwhelm inferior competition physically. Mason’s transition is notable because he did the opposite. He jumped up a level and remained productive despite playing within an offense that struggled to consistently generate explosive plays through the air. Leading Wisconsin in receiving yards with 398 may not immediately jump off the stat sheet, but context matters. The Badgers’ passing game was inconsistent throughout much of the season. Protection issues, limited vertical efficiency, and an overall lack of explosiveness frequently constrained the offense. Yet Mason kept finding ways to contribute. And that’s one of the more interesting aspects of his NFL projection. The tape consistently shows a player capable of remaining useful regardless of the offensive environment around him. The Seahawks aren’t building a tight end room based solely on athletic mismatches. There is a clear preference for players who can align in multiple locations, execute a variety of assignments, and help preserve offensive flexibility without telegraphing tendencies. Mason checks several of those boxes. The first thing that stands out on film is his understanding of spacing against zone coverage. Many college tight ends simply run through zones at a constant speed, making life easier for linebackers and safeties. Mason operates differently. He shows a natural feel for changing tempo within routes, subtly throttling down without disrupting timing with the quarterback. Small head fakes, slight variations in pace, and an understanding of defensive leverage allow him to settle into voids rather than carry defenders directly into throwing windows. On stick concepts, spacing routes, and shallow sits, he consistently presents clean targets. Several of his most important receptions at Wisconsin came from his [... truncated ...]
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AJ Barner Undergoes Offseason Procedures, Not Taking Part in OTAs
AJ Barner is recovering from undisclosed offseason procedures and will not participate in OTAs
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AJ Barner Enters 2026 as a Dynasty Sell-High Candidate
AJ Barner's fantasy value may have peaked in 2025
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Will Elijah Arroyo Continue to Have Trouble Getting on the Field?
Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo remains the No. 2 option on the depth chart, which could be good news or bad news. It's encouraging in the sense that the Seahawks didn't draft a rookie tight end, because that could have bumped Arroyo down to the third spot. On the other hand, even as the league shifts to more 12 personnel packages, the Seahawks may continue to use just one tight end (A.J. Barner). Seattle's new offensive coordinator, Brian Fleury, was the tight ends coach with the 49ers last year. In 2025, the 49ers ran 12 personnel on just 11.46% of their plays. That ranked seventh-lowest in the NFL, and it was approximately half the league average rate. If Fleury, despite his background coaching tight end, carries that same philosophy from San Francisco to Seattle, Arroyo could have trouble earning consistent playing time when Barner is healthy. He ranks as the TE28 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, but it's hard to envision him being a reliable fantasy option as early as 2026
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FA: Elijah Arroyo dropped
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Waiver: Elijah Arroyo added, Mike Gesicki dropped
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AJ Barner a Prime Regression Candidate Entering 2026
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner emerged as a red zone weapon in 2025, recording 52 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns on 68 targets across 17 games. Seattle also used the 24-year-old as its "tush push" quarterback, which allowed Barner to pick up an extra touchdown as a rusher. All told, Barner finished as the TE14 in half-PPR fantasy scoring. However, despite the solid year, Barner may profile as a sell-high candidate in dynasty leagues heading into 2026. For one, he remained a low-volume receiver in 2025, averaging just four targets per game. Additionally, the Seahawks could expand the role of 2025 second-round tight end Elijah Arroyo, who likely offers a higher upside as a pass-catcher than Barner. Barner's rushing usage gives him some additional fantasy upside, but he's likely too reliant on touchdowns to be counted on as a reliable producer at the tight end position going forward
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Elijah Arroyo's Dynasty Stock Up Slightly After NFL Draft
Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo caught only 15 passes as a rookie for 179 yards and one score, but following a 2026 NFL Draft that saw nine tight ends selected through the first two days and 21 overall, he emerged as one of the few young tight ends unaffected by the historically deep class. Seattle was one of 16 teams that did not add to the position through the draft, and as such, Arroyo has seen his dynasty ranking rise to RotoBaller's TE26 as half the league's depth charts face added competition. While it will take more than just a changing landscape around him to maintain value, Arroyo's plus-athleticism and strong hands are what made him a 2025 second-round pick despite a checkered medical history. While he is still stuck behind AJ Barner on the Seahawks' depth chart, this recent draft is a clear indicator of the league's trending path towards more 12 and 13 personnel packages, and Arroyo could carve out a meaningful role under first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, who has spent the past four seasons as the 49ers' tight ends coach
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Are the Pieces in Place for a Year 2 Jump From Elijah Arroyo?
Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo finished his rookie season with 15 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown, but he did show signs of encouraging usage. His 90.8% route participation was highest among rookie tight ends, while his average depth of target and yards per route run were both close to the top of the class. While it was AJ Barner, in a second-season breakout of his own, who saw the vast majority of high-value touches out of the tight end room, a new offensive coaching staff could help to clear the slate for Arroyo. Brian Fleury takes over as the offensive coordinator in Seattle after four seasons as the 49ers' tight ends coach. While George Kittle can potentially make said position look easy, Fleury and the Niners offense got several fantasy-relevant performances out of Jake Tonges in Kittle's absence. It's worth noting that while Seattle deployed 12 personnel at a top 10 rate under Klint Kubiak, San Francisco ranked near the bottom of the league in each of the last four seasons, though context is important here. The 49ers ran the highest rate of 21 personnel over that time, and while San Francisco boasts arguably the best halfback/fullback duo in the league, Seattle might not have either position figured out heading into the NFL Draft, while tight end remains a strength in 2026
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Justin Boone's 2026 TE dynasty fantasy football rankings and trade value chart updates for June
Justin Boone is a two-time winner of the FantasyPros Most Accurate Expert Award (2019, 2025) and has nine top-10 finishes in the competition. Once per month, he'll be updating his dynasty trade value charts in this space, while providing insights when major moves happen. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season ] These charts are based on 12-team PPR leagues and should be used as a guide to compare players and build trade offers. So bookmark this page and check back whenever you're working on your dynasty rosters. And be sure to follow the links below to see his latest dynasty rankings and values at every position. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks Note: Each tight end is assigned a value in the chart below to help fantasy managers weigh roster and trade decisions. Rank Player PPR TE Prem. 1 Brock Bowers 76 109 2 Trey McBride 72 104 3 Colston Loveland 69 100 4 Tyler Warren 54 80 5 Tucker Kraft 51 75 6 Harold Fannin Jr. 49 69 7 Sam LaPorta 36 50 8 Kenyon Sadiq 34 47 9 Kyle Pitts Sr. 30 44 10 Eli Stowers 29 43 11 Dalton Kincaid 24 34 12 George Kittle 22 31 13 Isaiah Likely 21 29 14 Oronde Gadsden II 19 28 15 Chig Okonkwo 18 27 16 Jake Ferguson 17 26 17 Brenton Strange 16 25 18 Mark Andrews 15 24 19 Dallas Goedert 15 24 20 Terrance Ferguson 14 23 21 Travis Kelce 14 23 22 T.J. Hockenson 14 23 23 Hunter Henry 14 23 24 AJ Barner 14 23 25 Gunnar Helm 14 23 26 Max Klare 14 23 27 Juwan Johnson 13 22 28 Oscar Delp 12 21 29 Justin Joly 12 21 30 Eli Raridon 12 21 31 Dalton Schultz 12 21 32 Greg Dulcich 11 20 33 Elijah Arroyo 11 20 34 Pat Freiermuth 10 19 35 Cade Otton 9 18 36 Mason Taylor 7 11 37 Darnell Washington 6 10 38 David Njoku 6 10 39 Michael Mayer 6 10 40 Theo Johnson 6 10 41 Marlin Klein 5 9 42 Matt Hibner 5 9 43 Mike Gesicki 5 9 44 Ja'Tavion Sanders 5 9 45 Cole Kmet 5 9 46 Erick All Jr. 5 9 47 Jake Tonges 5 9 48 Nate Boerkircher 4 8 49 Darren Waller 4 8 50 Zach Ertz 4 8 51 Jack Endries 4 8 52 Tanner Koziol 4 8 53 Ben Sinnott 3 7 54 Evan Engram 2 6 55 Tyler Higbee 2 6 56 Noah Gray 2 6 57 Joe Royer 2 6 58 Sam Roush 2 6 59 Dawson Knox 1 5 60 Luke Musgrave 1 5 61 Colby Parkinson 1 5 62 Jared Wiley 1 4 63 Will Kacmarek 1 4 64 Noah Fant 1 4 65 Charlie Kolar 1 4 66 Daniel Bellinger 1 3 67 Cade Stover 1 3 68 Jackson Hawes 1 3 69 Taysom Hill 1 3 70 Jonnu Smith 1 3 71 Luke Schoonmaker 1 2 72 Mitchell Evans 1 2 73 Josh Oliver 1 2 74 Josh Cuevas 1 1 75 Dallen Bentley 1 1 76 Tommy Tremble 1 1 77 Michael Trigg 1 1 78 John Michael Gyllenborg 1 1 79 Dae'Quan Wright 0 1 80 Seydou Traore 0 1 81 Bauer Sharp 0 1 82 Grant Calcaterra 0 1 83 Elijah Higgins 0 1 84 Austin Hooper 0 1 85 Josh Whyle 0 1 86 Riley Nowakowski 0 1 87 Durham Smythe 0 1 88 Brock Wright 0 1 89 Tyler Conklin 0 1 90 Tip Reiman 0 1 91 Devin Culp 0 1 92 Brevyn Spann-Ford 0 1 93 Brevin Jordan 0 1 94 Foster Moreau 0 1 95 Jaren Kanak 0 1 Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values (PPR) QB | RB | WR | TE | Rookies | Draft Picks
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FA: Elijah Arroyo dropped
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