Such a Chiefs pick. Jalen Royals can be a 1,000 yard guy catching passes from Mahomes. Efficient route runner with reliable hands pic.twitter.com/JfxCgdmGDq
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) April 26, 2025
Out of 432 draft-eligible D1 prospects, Jalen Royals was:
— Brady Balhorn - BNB Football (@BnbFootball) April 26, 2025
+ 2nd in receiving yards per game
+ 5th in yards after contact per catch (minimum 600 yards)
+ Top 10 in yards per route run
Shocked he made it out of Day 2. And to the CHIEFS. pic.twitter.com/isMVLYKdxn
Jalen Royals is the Most Underrated WR in the 2025 NFL Draft��️ pic.twitter.com/vVlMUkvqFd
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 9, 2025
Jalen Royals to the Chiefs
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 26, 2025
#1 fastest 10-yard split in this WR class & dominated man coverage
Andy Reid & Patrick Mahomes will love him pic.twitter.com/1DKO87PE5R
Chiefs area scout said Greg Castillo said the Chiefs loved the versatility and big yards after catch capability that Royals has to offer. He says he'll "make an impact immediately."
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) April 26, 2025