The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and so is your need to be prepared for all of tomorrow’s stars. Dive into our spotlight on Jalen Royals, featuring his scouting report, strengths and weaknesses, his recent draft projection, and where all the experts predict he could land.
Jalen Royals’ NFL Draft Scouting Report
Quietly, Jalen Royals is one of the more complete three-level threats in the 2025 NFL Draft. He caught 71 passes for 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns in just his second season at Utah State, and in 2024, he racked up 836 yards and six TDs in just seven games. At around 5’11 1/2″ and 210 pounds, Royals has an appealing build.
He’s low-to-the-ground, compact, and energized as a mover, with easy hip sink, but he also has impressive play strength, particularly as a RAC threat.
There are times where Royals’ middling length hurts him in contested situations, but when he’s clear, he can make impressive body control adjustments, and his flexibility, twitch, and explosive athleticism allow for consistent separation. Royals can be a phenomenal WR2 with impact upside.
Jalen Royals’ NFL Draft Projection
In CSN’s 7-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from April 12, Royals landed in Round 2 with the 56th overall pick. James Fragoza had this to say:
If you caught Utah State last season, you know you’re in for a treat—Jalen Royals practically delivered a master class on the field. His exceptional body control and deep understanding of the game set him apart from the rest, making him a valuable asset for the Bills.
And on CSN’s 2025 NFL Mock Draft for Day 3, Royals was selected with the 111th pick in Round 4 to the New York Giants.
Previously, CSN’s Bjorn Bergstrom had this to say about Royals:
A master of yards after catch, Royals provides an immediate replacement to the departed Deebo Samuels for the 49ers. He packs a punch at 6’0″, 205 pounds, and tied for the quickest 10-yard split at the Combine of 1.49 seconds.
Royals’ numbers didn’t jump off the page in 2024 (55 catches, 834 yards, six touchdowns), but it’s the film that separates him from other second-tier receivers in this class. It’s not hard to see him filling right in to the void left by Samuels.
2025 NFL Draft Landing Spots for Jalen Royals
Here are other potential landing spots that have found their way in recent mock drafts:
- Buffalo Bills
- San Francisco 49ers
- Arizona Cardinals
Jalen Royals’ NFL Draft Profile
- Height: 6000
- Weight: 205 pounds
- Position: Wide Receiver
- School: Utah State
- Arm: 3018
- Hand: 948
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.42
- 10-Yard Split: 1.49
- Bench Reps: 13
Jalen Royals’ College Stats
Career:
- Games: 32
- Receptions: 126
- Yards: 1,914
- Yards/Catch: 15.2
- TDs: 21
- Yards/Game: 59.8
2024:
- Games: 7
- Receptions: 55
- Yards: 834
- Yards/Catch: 15.2
- TDs: 6
- Yards/Game: 119.1
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