Utah State WR Jalen Royals Scouting Report - 2025 NFL Draft

Utah State Wide Receiver Jalen Royals

Stats and Size

• 6’0” 205 lbs

• Career Stats: 126 receptions, 1,914 yards, 21 touchdowns

Strong Points

• Consistent Hands: Displays great concentration and hand strength to secure most passes thrown in his direction.

• Fluid Athleticism: Transitions easily in and out of his cuts as a route runner without wasted movement.

• YAC Impact: Very dynamic after the catch thanks to his burst, change of direction ability, and body control.

Weak Points

• Limited Play Strength: Lacks the ability to break tackles after the catch and the power to win in contested situations against stronger defensive backs.

• Average Long Speed: Fast enough to separate from Group of Five defenders, but lacks the breakaway speed to consistently truly separate.

Evaluation

Royals is a very smooth receiver prospect with reliable, strong hands. He is a highly successful playmaker on short to intermediate routes thanks to his agility and burst out of cuts. He is also a significant threat after the catch with the ball in his hands, displaying great vision to find space. Royals can develop to become a productive second or third receiving option in an NFL offense

Grade: Early 3rd Rounder