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Broncos met with TE Elijah Arroyo at NFL combine
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The Denver Broncos met with Miami tight end Elijah Arroyoat the NFL combine last month, the prospect revealed during his media availably in Indianapolis .
During his podium session, Arroyo said he has met quarterback Bo Nix and he would welcome playing for the team, according to the Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson .
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"I know Bo Nix can sling the ball," Arroyo said, via Thomasson.
Arroyo (6-5, 250 pounds) did not run at the NFL combine, but he did bench-press 225 pounds 22 times. He battled a knee injury in 2022 and 2023 before bouncing back with a breakout senior season in 2024.
Arroyo hauled in 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games with the Hurricanes last fall. Before that, his best season was five catches for 86 yards and one touchdown in 12 games as a freshman in 2021.
NFL mock drafts now have Arroyo projected as a second-round pick. The Broncos currently hold seven picks , including pick No. 51 in the second round. Arroyo could certainly be in play for Denver during April's draft.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: NFL draft: Broncos met with TE Elijah Arroyo at the combine
