Former Seahawks WR: TE Elijah Arroyo \u2018just blew me away\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n The report of Arroyo\u2019s signing comes after reports Thursday night that safety Nick Emmanwori, the No. 35 overall pick and third pick of the second round, signed a fully guaranteed rookie contract with Seattle<\/a>.<\/p>\n The league found itself in uncharted territory with contracts for second-round draft selections this year. Houston signed wide receiver Jayden Higgins, the No. 34 overall pick and second pick of the second round, to a fully guaranteed rookie deal, which was the first time ever for a player taken in the second round. The Cleveland Browns followed suit with linebacker Carson Schwesinger, who was taken No. 33 overall, by signing him to a fully guaranteed contract.<\/p>\n That left the Seahawks as the next domino to fall with Emmanwori. Arroyo remained unsigned as well, likely with his representation waiting to see what would happen with Emmanwori.<\/p>\n Related: The Seahawks\u2019 sticky situation with second-round picks<\/a><\/p>\n While Seahawks training camp doesn\u2019t start until July 23, rookies were due to report to team headquarters in Renton on Tuesday. Emmanwori and Arroyo were noticeably absent from social media posts by the Seahawks this week, while Arroyo shared a post Tuesday from a training facility at his alma mater, the University of Miami.<\/p>\n Arroyo could end up being a steal for the Seahawks, as ESPN\u2019s Jeremy Fowler said \u201cmultiple teams\u201d had him \u201cas a top 20-25 overall talent in the draft.\u201d He instead was taken in the middle of the second round due to \u201cdurability concerns\u201d after missing parts of two seasons in college at Miami with a torn ACL.<\/p>\n In 2024, the 6-foot-5, 250-pound Arroyo made 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven TDs in 13 games. His led all FBS tight ends (minimum 20 catches) with 16.9 yard per reception and earned second-team All-ACC honors.<\/p>\n More on the Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n \u2022 Seattle Seahawks place Nwosu on PUP list ahead of training camp<\/a>
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