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0:202026 NFL Draft Grades: Browns Select Joe Royer No. 170
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Draft Scouting Report
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Summary
Joe Royer is a versatile, sure-handed tight end who moves with the fluid athleticism of a wide receiver. He excels at stretching the field vertically and punishing defenses in the screen game with his ability to accelerate quickly. While he’s a dangerous weapon in open space, he’s also a capable blocking tight end.
About
- 2024-25: Two-time All-Big 12 (first team in 2024, third team in 2025)
- 2024: Set single-season school record for receptions by a TE (50), surpassing Travis Kelce’s 45 (2012)
Strengths
- Elite ball security with zero drops this season
- Vertical speed to threaten safeties and stride out in space.
- Versatile blocker capable of lead-blocking as a fullback or inline.
Weaknesses
- Average lateral quickness and twitch compared to his straight-line speed.
- Limited route variety, primarily focused on late releases and screens.
- Relies more on build than short-area suddenness to beat defenders.
2025 Receiving
| STATS | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 29 | 416 | 14.3 | 4 | 73 |
Top Joe Royer News
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Browns' Joe Royer: Nabbed by Cleveland
The Browns selected Royer in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 170th overall.
After starting his career at Ohio State and spending four years with the Buckeyes, Royer transferred to Cincinnati prior to 2024 and racked up a combined 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns over the last two seasons with the Bearcats. Royer sports sound hands and an ability to make things happen after the catch (8.9 YAC/reception in 2025), and he's a solid blocker in the run game. However, he isn't blessed with the top-tier athleticism for the position. Royer joins a tight end room that cut David Njoku loose this offseason, leaving Jack Stoll as the No. 2 option at tight end. Royer will likely slot in as a depth option for now with potential to move up the depth chart, depending on how he fares in camp.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 247 lbs |
| Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH |
| Class: Senior |