Jalen Royals
22-Year-Old
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Royals faces a difficult path to immediate playing time in Kansas City as a late-fourth-round pick, joining an offense that uses a lot of multi-TE formations and already has Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown at wide receiver. That doesn't mean Royals should be completely ignored in redraft leagues, considering Rice's off-field issues or Brown's poor durability could crack the door open for the rookie. Royals was oft-discussed as a Day 2 pick before the draft, having run a 4.42 40 at the 2025 Combine at 6-foot, 205 pounds, after catching 126 passes for 1,914 yards and 21 TDs in 20 games over the past two seasons for Utah State. NFL teams may have been skeptical because of his limited route tree and mediocre competition in the Mountain West Conference, but you won't find many Day 3 picks with a better combination of production, size and speed, not to mention the boost to Royals' long-term outlook upon joining an offense led by coach Andy Reid and QB Patrick Mahomes. Read Past Outlooks
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Picked up by Kansas City
The Chiefs selected Royals in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 133rd overall.
ANALYSIS
Royals spent his three-year college career at Utah State, and as a starter in his final two seasons he accumulated 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over 20 games. He was named to the First Team All-MWC roster in 2023 after leading the team in receiving yards (1,080) while setting a single-season school record with 15 receiving touchdowns. Royals suffered a season-ending right foot injury in October but was able to recover in time to participate in the Senior Bowl. He led the FBS with 10 catches of 50-plus yards over the past two seasons, and that big-play ability should translate well to the Chiefs' high-powered offense. Patrick Mahomes gets another offensive weapon in Royals, who will look to establish a role for himself in the passing attack alongside Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice (knee), Hollywood Brown and Travis Kelce.
Royals spent his three-year college career at Utah State, and as a starter in his final two seasons he accumulated 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over 20 games. He was named to the First Team All-MWC roster in 2023 after leading the team in receiving yards (1,080) while setting a single-season school record with 15 receiving touchdowns. Royals suffered a season-ending right foot injury in October but was able to recover in time to participate in the Senior Bowl. He led the FBS with 10 catches of 50-plus yards over the past two seasons, and that big-play ability should translate well to the Chiefs' high-powered offense. Patrick Mahomes gets another offensive weapon in Royals, who will look to establish a role for himself in the passing attack alongside Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice (knee), Hollywood Brown and Travis Kelce.
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Measurables Review
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Deebo-type WR for Chiefs?
Mike Jones of The Athletic believes Royals will be deployed in head coach Andy Reid's offense in a similar way to how Deebo Samuel was used with the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Samuel made a name for himself in the 49ers' offense as a wideout proficient in multiple routes while also serving as a threat in the running game and as a returner on special teams. Royals had only one carry in 2024 , but he did return nine kickoffs for 184 yards and accrued 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his last two seasons in Utah State. The Chiefs' offense is flooded with talented skill players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy, but Reid should be able to deploy Royals in packages that make use of his versatile skillset.
Samuel made a name for himself in the 49ers' offense as a wideout proficient in multiple routes while also serving as a threat in the running game and as a returner on special teams. Royals had only one carry in 2024 , but he did return nine kickoffs for 184 yards and accrued 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his last two seasons in Utah State. The Chiefs' offense is flooded with talented skill players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy, but Reid should be able to deploy Royals in packages that make use of his versatile skillset.