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Robert Royal

TE

Drafted 160th overall in the 5th round of the 2002 draft, Robert Royal arrived from LSU. His most recent season came in 2010 with CLE, capping a 9-season NFL career. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 128 catches for 1,271 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 257#

College

LSU

Draft

Rd 5, 160th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2010

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
46.1

61th percentile among TEs · limited sample

11 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22-0.26
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed9▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst33▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility34▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size49▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010CLE38.175561
2009CLE34.410111341
2008BUF48.213333511
2007BUF46.411252483
2006BUF52.315-9232333
2005WAS46.111181311
2004WAS4898704
2003WAS41.73548

Career profile

Robert Royal has appeared in 79 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: WAS (2003–2005), BUF (2006–2008), CLE (2009–2010).

As a receiver he has caught 128 passes for 1,271 yards and 14 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with BUF: 351 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
6
1.0/g
43
7/g
1
Away5
12
2.4/g
88
18/g
0
In division3
5
1.7/g
38
13/g
0
Out of division8
13
1.6/g
93
12/g
1
In wins7
14
2.0/g
123
18/g
1
In losses4
4
1.0/g
8
2/g
0
On grass9
11
1.2/g
72
8/g
1
On turf2
7
3.5/g
59
30/g
0
Indoors1
4
4.0/g
40
40/g
0
Outdoors10
14
1.4/g
91
9/g
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA3 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 2DAL3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 4SEA2 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD58
Week 5DEN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 10TB2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD31.6
Week 11LV—39.2
Week 12LAC1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD38.8
Week 13LAR4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 14ARI2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 15DAL1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 16NYG1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD50.6

Robert Royal — common questions

What position does Robert Royal play?
Robert Royal is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Robert Royal played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Royal has played for WAS (2003–2005), BUF (2006–2008), CLE (2009–2010).
Where did Robert Royal go to college?
Robert Royal played college football at LSU.
When was Robert Royal drafted?
Robert Royal was selected in round 5, 160th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Robert Royal scored?
Robert Royal has 14 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (14 receiving).
What is Robert Royal's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Royal rated 38.1 for 2010, the 15th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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