Chiefs *****The Jalen Royals Thread***** - Page 4

Dante84 · 02:29 PM

More to come!

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:
+ 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
— Brady Balhorn - BNB Football (@BnbFootball) April 26, 2025

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 ��

#1 fastest 10-yard split in this WR class & dominated man coverage

Andy Reid & Patrick Mahomes will love him pic.twitter.com/1DKO87PE5R
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 26, 2025

MahomesMagic · Yesterday, 11:51 AM

We have cleaned shit up since passing on Shakir for Sky Moore.

RunKC · Yesterday, 11:51 AM

He’s Khalil Shakir and is amazing Rice insurance

Good size, same elite explosion as Rice and Shakir at 1.49. Outstanding YAC potential.

Tell Juju to **** off bc this guy should take his job

JohnnyHammersticks · Yesterday, 11:51 AM

The ladies over at Two Bills Drive are extremely upset with us getting Royals. You hate to see it.

https://www.twobillsdrive.com/commun...s-4-7/page/19/

Kiimo · Yesterday, 11:51 AM

Love this pick what insane value

Urc Burry · Yesterday, 11:52 AM

We are officially injury and suspension proof. I can’t believe he lasted this long. I’m wondering if we’ll hear reasons for the fall.. character concerns etc.

Because this would have been a good pick at 63

pugsnotdrugs19 · Yesterday, 11:52 AM

If he really is starter caliber, now you can comfortably let Brown walk after even a good ‘25 season and you’re protected if Rice has ongoing issues at any point.

IowaHawkeyeChief · Yesterday, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Womble

I reckon he's going to be far better for KC than the shitty baseball team.

Watch your whore mouth...

DrRyan · Yesterday, 11:54 AM

The quick screen at 1:30 of Dante's first video has me dreaming of the second time they run that play, faking the screen and Worthy ripping off a long TD over the top.

Kiimo · Yesterday, 11:54 AM

Gonna be the second most popular jersey in sales

pugsnotdrugs19 · Yesterday, 11:55 AM

I don’t wanna overreact and all but there’s a non-zero chance this offense goes 2018-2020 explosion level if Mahomes gets good protection

**jjchieffan** · Yesterday, 11:56 AM

Wow! What great value! Guys were pounding the table for Royals at 66.

cmh6476 · Yesterday, 11:56 AM

Draft profile from fftoday.com

Jalen Royals Draft Profile
Vitals

College: Utah State
Height/Weight: 6' 0"/205
Hands: 9 1/2"
Age: 22 (at the time of the 2025 season opener)

Important NFL Combine Numbers

40-Yard Dash: 4.42
Vertical Jump: 36"

High-end NFL Player Comp(s): Jauan Jennings

Low-end NFL Player Comp(s): Jermaine Kearse

Best Team Fit(s): Chargers, Raiders, Jaguars, Seahawks, Texans, Cowboys

Bottom Line

Perhaps the best trait Royals brings to his new team is his run-after-catch ability. Despite missing nearly half the season, his 17 missed tackles forced was tied for 25th in FBS. His 1.49 10-yard split is exceptional and was the best in the draft class. Not only is he explosive, but he is also built as well as any receiver we will discuss. The combination of power and explosiveness makes it easy to understand why he is lethal when a defense tries to press him or once he gets the ball in open space. To that end, Royals' 7.9 yards after the catch per reception ranked fifth in the country among receivers with at least 80 targets last year.

He was money in contested-catch situations in 2023 (17-of-23), but opponents appeared to wise up to him in 2024 in that regard. As a likely eventual No. 2 receiver in a pro offense (meaning less defensive attention) and with a better quarterback, I would be willing to bet he will end up being good in contested-catch situations again in the NFL.

Royals is yet another receiver in this draft class whose pro readiness was hindered by his play-calling staff and the limitations of his quarterback. Why do I say that? Royals was targeted 81 times in the seven games he played. Screens accounted for 23.4 percent of his targets, while hitches accounted for 22.2 percent and in routes accounted for 12.3 percent. In short, the three aforementioned routes made up about 58 percent of his route-running portfolio in 2024.

As one might imagine from a receiver who ran so many routes that do not require a ton of nuance, Royals' route-running is average at best. Much like Tre Harris at Ole Miss (more on him in a minute), Royals typically lined up a couple of yards away from the sideline and was given a huge area to run himself open. It is incredibly difficult to evaluate receivers who line up in a way they won't in the pros and are not allowed to run many different routes, which is the primary reason Royals finds himself this low in my rankings. Royals also does not threaten too many defenders vertically, so he could be limited to mostly short and intermediate usage in the NFL.

It would not be shocking if he needs a couple of years to develop into a well-rounded receiver, but the power and run-after-catch ability should be enough to get teams excited about him as an eventual high-end complementary receiver

Rainbarrel · Yesterday, 11:57 AM

JuJu is the old man at 28

Titty Meat · Yesterday, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Titty Meat View Post
Royals is a guy I keep coming back to as just a letter perfect X for this team.

I don't know that they'd use ANOTHER 2nd rounder on him with Brown back in the fold and I don't think they're getting him in the 3rd (may not get him in the back of the 2nd). But he just looks a lot like what they want from that spot.

Egbuka as well. They want a little size, but not a super big guy. They want speed through cuts. They want intelligence and physicality and they want someone who's willing to work when the ball isn't coming his way.

Royals just looks like that guy to me. I really could see them taking him with that late 2 or Titans 3 if he's there.

comochiefsfan · Yesterday, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

Soooooo

Rice
Worthy
Hollywood
Juju
Royals
Remigio

That’s salty

Now just imagine if Simmons turns out ok and becomes a franchise LT.

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Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $-1798004 VARSITY	***The Jalen Royals Thread*** More to come! 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: + 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 — Brady Balhorn - BNB Football (@BnbFootball) April 26, 2025 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 �� #1 fastest 10-yard split in this WR class & dominated man coverage Andy Reid & Patrick Mahomes will love him pic.twitter.com/1DKO87PE5R — Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 26, 2025 Last edited by Dante84; Yesterday at 02:29 PM..
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $-1370389	He’s Khalil Shakir and is amazing Rice insurance Good size, same elite explosion as Rice and Shakir at 1.49. Outstanding YAC potential. Tell Juju to ** off bc this guy should take his job __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Jared Wiley**
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JohnnyHammersticks MVP Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chandler AZ Casino cash: $-299996	The ladies over at Two Bills Drive are extremely upset with us getting Royals. You hate to see it. https://www.twobillsdrive.com/commun...s-4-7/page/19/
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pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $6659447	If he really is starter caliber, now you can comfortably let Brown walk after even a good ‘25 season and you’re protected if Rice has ongoing issues at any point.
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Yesterday, 11:54 AM	#53
DrRyan Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AZ Casino cash: $4651721	The quick screen at 1:30 of Dante's first video has me dreaming of the second time they run that play, faking the screen and Worthy ripping off a long TD over the top.
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Yesterday, 11:55 AM	#55
pugsnotdrugs19 SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2013 Casino cash: $6659447	I don’t wanna overreact and all but there’s a non-zero chance this offense goes 2018-2020 explosion level if Mahomes gets good protection
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Yesterday, 11:56 AM	#56
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $142248	Wow! What great value! Guys were pounding the table for Royals at 66. __________________ Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Following the historical accounts and the genealogy from that point on, the age of the Earth is approximately 6000-7000 years old. The Big Bullshit Theory is a lie. It and the evolution theory go against real science. Satan has used our public school system to brainwash everyone into believing these lies. Be not decieved.
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cmh6476 Keep Camp Home! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Joe MO Casino cash: $-793723	Draft profile from fftoday.com Jalen Royals Draft Profile Vitals College: Utah State Height/Weight: 6' 0"/205 Hands: 9 1/2" Age: 22 (at the time of the 2025 season opener) Important NFL Combine Numbers 40-Yard Dash: 4.42 Vertical Jump: 36" High-end NFL Player Comp(s): Jauan Jennings Low-end NFL Player Comp(s): Jermaine Kearse Best Team Fit(s): Chargers, Raiders, Jaguars, Seahawks, Texans, Cowboys Bottom Line Perhaps the best trait Royals brings to his new team is his run-after-catch ability. Despite missing nearly half the season, his 17 missed tackles forced was tied for 25th in FBS. His 1.49 10-yard split is exceptional and was the best in the draft class. Not only is he explosive, but he is also built as well as any receiver we will discuss. The combination of power and explosiveness makes it easy to understand why he is lethal when a defense tries to press him or once he gets the ball in open space. To that end, Royals' 7.9 yards after the catch per reception ranked fifth in the country among receivers with at least 80 targets last year. He was money in contested-catch situations in 2023 (17-of-23), but opponents appeared to wise up to him in 2024 in that regard. As a likely eventual No. 2 receiver in a pro offense (meaning less defensive attention) and with a better quarterback, I would be willing to bet he will end up being good in contested-catch situations again in the NFL. Royals is yet another receiver in this draft class whose pro readiness was hindered by his play-calling staff and the limitations of his quarterback. Why do I say that? Royals was targeted 81 times in the seven games he played. Screens accounted for 23.4 percent of his targets, while hitches accounted for 22.2 percent and in routes accounted for 12.3 percent. In short, the three aforementioned routes made up about 58 percent of his route-running portfolio in 2024. As one might imagine from a receiver who ran so many routes that do not require a ton of nuance, Royals' route-running is average at best. Much like Tre Harris at Ole Miss (more on him in a minute), Royals typically lined up a couple of yards away from the sideline and was given a huge area to run himself open. It is incredibly difficult to evaluate receivers who line up in a way they won't in the pros and are not allowed to run many different routes, which is the primary reason Royals finds himself this low in my rankings. Royals also does not threaten too many defenders vertically, so he could be limited to mostly short and intermediate usage in the NFL. It would not be shocking if he needs a couple of years to develop into a well-rounded receiver, but the power and run-after-catch ability should be enough to get teams excited about him as an eventual high-end complementary receiver __________________ from September to February! from November to April! from April to October! 2024 Adopt-a-Chief: Xavier Worthy
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Yesterday, 11:58 AM	#59
Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-952442	Originally Posted by Titty Meat View Post Royals is a guy I keep coming back to as just a letter perfect X for this team. I don't know that they'd use ANOTHER 2nd rounder on him with Brown back in the fold and I don't think they're getting him in the 3rd (may not get him in the back of the 2nd). But he just looks a lot like what they want from that spot. Egbuka as well. They want a little size, but not a super big guy. They want speed through cuts. They want intelligence and physicality and they want someone who's willing to work when the ball isn't coming his way. Royals just looks like that guy to me. I really could see them taking him with that late 2 or Titans 3 if he's there.
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