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Chiefs' Young Rookie Jalen Royals’ Stock is Rising

The Kansas City Chiefs needed to add wide receiving depth this offseason, and they did just that, landing Utah State wideout Jalen Royals in the fourth-round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Which Kansas City players are trending up (or down) during organized team activities? The Kansas City Chiefs’ OTAs march on — and the Royals have two young superstars.

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All Eyes Have Been on Chiefs' Rookie WR

The Kansas City Chiefs went into the 2025 NFL Draft with a big board of over 200 prospects. Through the draft selection process, the Chiefs came away with seven players they felt would become key contributors on the roster, and hopefully soon.

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The Chiefs' WR Decision Fans Are Eager to Find Out

The Kansas City Chiefs addressed their wide receiving room this offseason. Through the 2025 NFL Draft, the Chiefs drafted wide receiver Jalen Royals, who has quickly impressed throughout both the rookie minicamp and OTAs.

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Chiefs Draft Review: Jalen Royals Could be Chiefs RAC Playmaker

The Kansas City Chiefs have remained one of the most consistent and dominant franchises in the NFL for the last seven years. Their offense has remained potent for two reasons: quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the brilliant coaching and play-calling from head coach Andy Reid.

Kansas City Chiefs Rookie WR Jalen Royals Dynasty Outlook

Jalen Royals was drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He becomes another weapon for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense that had a down season last year.

The Impact Chiefs' Royals Can Make in His Rookie Season

The 2025 NFL Draft was successful for several teams, some more than others. Luckily for the Kansas City Chiefs, they were one of the teams that succeeded.

Chiefs Executive Explains Why Team Drafted Jalen Royals

The Kansas City Chiefs selected wide receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Utah State product could earn an immediate role in the passing attack.

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Chiefs’ Rookie Has a Chance To Be a Star

The Kansas City Chiefs drafted Jalen Royals in the fourth round of the NFL draft, and he has the potential to be an impactful player for their offense for years to come.

Chiefs see rookie receiver Jalen Royals as a similar player to Rashee Rice

The Chiefs drafted Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round thinking he could have a similar role in their offense to Rashee Rice. Chiefs director of player personnel Ryne Nutt said Royals shows a lot of the same traits that Rice showed when the Chiefs made him a second-round draft pick in 2023.

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Chiefs Sign Rookies Ashton Gillotte, Jalen Royals

The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms with third-round edge rusher Ashton Gillotte and fourth-round wide receiver Jalen Royals on rookie contracts, Aaron Wilson reported Tuesday.

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One of the more exciting picks among the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie haul from the 2025 NFL Draft was Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals, a fourth-round find widely hailed by draft experts as a fantastic value at No.

Jalen Royals is built to thrive in the Chiefs’ high-powered offense

The Kansas City Chiefs have added another wide receiver to the pass-catching room. In the fourth round of this weekend's 2025 NFL Draft, K.C. selected Utah State's Jalen Royals.

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Chiefs Draft Pick Royals Poised To Work With 'Amazing' Mahomes

The Kansas City Chiefs have given Patrick Mahomes another weapon, drafting Utah State receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Royals comes to the Chiefs off the back of two good seasons in college of out his three, totaling 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns, with his yards after catch a feature of his game.

New Chiefs WR Jalen Royals Reveals The Why In Key Trait

The Kansas City Chiefs' offense with Patrick Mahomes has weapons everywhere you look, but that doesn't mean you can't add more, right? And that's exactly what the Chiefs did in the fourth round of the NFL Draft as the franchise selected Utah State receiver Jalen Royals.

Chiefs Could Lose 1,000-Yard Threat After Jalen Royals Draft Pick

The Kansas City Chiefs keep getting faster, as the team used their fourth-round pick on wide receiver Jalen Royals. A former track and field star, the Utah State product excels at making plays after the catch and blowing past defenses for his 4.3 speed.

Jalen Royals gives the Chiefs some Rashee Rice insurance (and more) on Day 3

The Kansas City Chiefs have given Patrick Mahomes a brand new weapon and have bolstered an underrated position of need at wide receiver with their first pick on Day 3.

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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Utah State WR Jalen Royals

The 2025 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with in-depth scouting reports on all of the top prospects at every position in this year's class.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / March 19

2025 NFL Draft Profile: Utah State WR Jalen Royals

Height: 6’0" Weight: 205 pounds High School / Previous School: Hillgrove HS / Georgia Military College Hometown: Powder Springs, GA Jalen Royals' high school career showcased many traits that talent evaluators love to see in a receiver’s background.

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2025 NFL Draft: Early Ranking Top 10 Wide Receiver Prospects

The 2025 NFL Draft has been a major pipeline of wide receiver talent over the past several seasons. While this year's class is a good one, it does feel like it falls a bit short of the star power of recent classes that have infused superstars quickly into the league.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / October 28

Jalen Royals 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Utah State Aggies WR

Height: 6000 (unofficial) Weight: 200 (unofficial) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Mike Wallace Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals is a dynamic pass catcher who is making the most of his opportunities as a late bloomer.

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Reports: Utah State star WR Jalen Royals (foot) done for season

Utah State standout receiver Jalen Royals will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, according to multiple reports on Saturday. Royals has 55 receptions for 834 yards and six touchdowns through seven games.