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Jalen Royals

WR

Jalen Royals came into the league as a 4th-round selection (133rd overall) in 2025, drafted out of Utah State. He's currently with KC, in his 2nd season in the league. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5 catches for 21 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Utah State

Draft

Rd 4, 133rd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
41.6

26th percentile among WRs · limited sample

5 games · 9 targets

Role×0.14-0.91
Hands×0.1+0.51
Volume×0.12-0.45
Total EPA×0.22-0.47
EPA/target×0.3-0.39
Yards/target×0.12-0.85

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed59▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size43▶

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

Receiving

Hands45▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat22▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability70▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share5▶

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

Air-Yards Share5▶

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

Impact

Efficiency46▶

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

Volume37▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026KC41.643171
2025KC40.8224

Career profile

Jalen Royals has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with KC.

As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 21 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with KC: 17 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN—43.2
Week 2IND2 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD54.1
Week 3MIA1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 4LV—34.4

Jalen Royals — common questions

What position does Jalen Royals play?
Jalen Royals is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jalen Royals played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jalen Royals has played for KC (2025–2026).
Where did Jalen Royals go to college?
Jalen Royals played college football at Utah State.
When was Jalen Royals drafted?
Jalen Royals was selected in round 4, 133rd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jalen Royals scored?
Jalen Royals has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Jalen Royals's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jalen Royals rated 41.6 for 2026, the 26th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2025

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