Elijah Arroyo Has Been Drafted for the Right (and Tight) Reasons

If you haven’t heard of Elijah Arroyo yet, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But you’re also a little late to the party, so we’ve got you. The Seattle Seahawks’ latest second-round pick has just gone viral, and no, it’s not because of a highlight reel or post-game analysis. It’s… a different kind of “performance” altogether.

On August 3, Arroyo stepped up to the mic at training camp to answer a few media questions. A standard moment for any rookie. But let’s just say the focus was less on what came out of his mouth and more on what appeared to be happening below the mic. You, know–respectfully.

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Yes, social media did what social media does best: zeroed in, zoomed in, and then lost its collective mind. In mere hours, Elijah Arroyo was trending—and it wasn’t for his football stats. The phrase “third leg” started floating around. Words like “blessing,” “God,” and “Them shorts” made their way into the chat. Football? Never heard of it.

 

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One viewer commented, “The talent he has is just unreal 🔥”—and it’s safe to say they weren’t referring to his ability to throw a ball across the field. Another added, “Arroyo is surpassing expectations in a hugeeee way.” Subtlety? Gone. Dignity? Hanging by a very thin drawstring.

The quotes kept coming:

“Aren’t we all blessed by God?”

• “Elijah Arroyo lowkey serving in that interview tho”

• “Now what in the hell is going on here?”

 

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We ask ourselves the same thing.

To be fair, Arroyo is actually a solid athlete and a promising pick for Seattle. But if you’ve never watched an NFL game in your life, this moment might be your gateway. A spiritual awakening, if you will.

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So while Arroyo was probably hoping to go viral for a breakout play or a killer route, he’s instead become the NFL’s latest thirst trap—and honestly, we respect that. Whether you’re a Seahawks fan or just someone who clicked out of curiosity (don’t lie), one thing’s for sure: Elijah Arroyo is carrying the team spirit in more ways than one.

And if the internet has anything to say about it, this rookie season is about to be one hell of a ride.

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