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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about JALEN ROYALS:
Utah State | Hometown: Powder Springs, GA | HT: 6001 | WT: 205 | 40 time: 4.42 | Hand: 0912 | Arm: 3078 | Wing: 7378
Two-year starter. Two-time All Mountain West, first team in 2023 after leading the nation with seven touchdowns of 50+ yards. Royals spent one season at Georgia Military College prior to ending up at Utah State. Thick and compact frame that shows functional power. A force to try and get to the ground. Couples those physical traits with proper instincts pre and post-catch.He is a unique playmaker who moves like a running back with the ball in his hands. The vision and strength against tacklers will create production by themselves. Also has the upper hand in contested situations, minimizing the problems he will have separating against pro defensive backs. How he is used will need to be specific. His style fares better against zone coverage and he will likely be better off in the slot. The aggressor in contested situations and shows a strong pair of hands that secure the ball on contact. Has enough pop and intelligence to create initial separation. A true finisher. Can get lethargic off the line. Has some heavy, stiff movement to him as a route runner. Lacks length and radius. Drafting Royals will need to come with a specific plan as he is not a fit for some receiver roles.
2024 Stats: 55-834, 15.2 ypr, 6 TD. OSR:13/42. Draft projection: 2nd/3rd round