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Rookie tight end Joe Royer caught almost 80 passes from Brendan Sorsby at Cincinnati before being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Former Ohio State football transfer landed a big opportunity not far from home in the 2026 NFL Draft

Great news for the former Ohio State football transfer who was a success at the college level after transferring away. Now, he’s returning not far from Columbus.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / April 26

Browns Late-Round Draft Picks Who Have Best Shot to Make the Roster

The later rounds of the NFL Draft rarely come with a spotlight. They come with opportunity. For the Cleveland Browns, this year’s Day 3 class is built on projection, versatility, and players who have taken less conventional paths to get here.

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College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 25

Bearcats Star Tight End Joe Royer Selected in 2026 NFL Draft

Joe Royer was the latest Bearcat to get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns took another Bearcat at Pick 170 in the fifth round. They dialed into Royer on Day 3 of the NFL Draft as another Bearcats tight end gets ready to make their mark in the NFL.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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Bengals Hosting Local Tight End Talent For Visit Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Bengals are hosting a local star tight end for a pre-draft visit this weekend. Former Cincinnati Bearcats football tight end Joe Royer is visiting with his local team ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / April 7

Gavin Grover 'Taking Steps Forward' on Path to Being Next Great Cincinnati Tight End

The Bearcats football program has been known for its impactful tight ends over the years, and Gavin Grover is trying to join that long line this fall when he dives into a projected starting role on offense.

College Football News / Bucs Report / April 2

2026 NFL Draft Profile: Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati

The 2026 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / February 27

‘That Dude Can Go’: NFL Combine Attendees Talk Mizzou WR Caleb Goodie

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Goodie is fast. That’s not breaking news to anyone who knows what Goodie is capable of in terms of straight-line speed, but it is one thing his former teammates want people to know about him. On Friday at the 2026 NFL Combine, two of Goodie’s former Cincinnati teammates addressed media members.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 26

What to watch for on Day 2 on the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / December 3

Cincinnati Bearcats Football Lands Three Invites to 2026 Senior Bowl

The Bearcats football team has three players headed to the 2026 Senior Bowl. Jake Golday, Joe Royer, and Dontay Corleone all punched invites to the biggest scouting bowl ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 20

Baylor faces No. 21 Cincinnati’s explosive offense led by Brendan Sorsby

The Baylor Bears have a chance to bounce back in Week 9 — but it won’t come easy against the No. 21 Cincinnati Bearcats. After a 42-38 shootout loss to TCU, the Bears face another explosive offense led by one of the nation’s most efficient quarterbacks: junior Brendan Sorsby.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / October 11

Highlights From Cincinnati Bearcats Football 20-11 Win Over UCF

Stacking wins in the Big 12. Cincinnati Bearcats Football logged a 20-11 home win over the UCF Knights on Saturday to move to 5-1 on the season. Jeff Caldwell (three catches for 58 yards, two scores) and Joe Royer had the big highlight plays of the day in a pretty sleepy outing.

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Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 20, 2025

Joe Royer Highlights Path 'To Open Up Defenses' For Cincinnati's 2025 Passing Attack

UC star tight end Joe Royer is excited to see what he can do in the latest version of Cincinnati's offense this fall. I caught up with the Bearcats' best pass catcher to see how his preseason prep has gone and what new wrinkles the wide receiver upgrades are offering him.

College Football News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / August 17, 2025

TCU Football Opponent Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats

The Cincinnati Bearcats are hanging on by a thread under head coach Scott Satterfield heading into 2025. On one hand, Cincy was a few plays away from being an 8-4 contender and may be so again this year.

College Football News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / August 15, 2025

Iowa State Cyclones 2025 Opponent Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats

With the 2025 college football season just around the corner, it's time to take an in-depth look at theIowa State Cyclones' schedule prior to week zero.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / August 8, 2025

Bearcats Offensive Star Named to Preseason Watchlist

Joe Royer is the latest Cincinnati Bearcats football player to earn preseason watchlist status. He appeared in the Mackey Award group, annually awarded to the nation's best tight end.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / July 29, 2025

Joe Royer Details Offseason Explosion Work to 'Maximize Genetic Potential'

The next 12 months could greatly change Joe Royer's life, and he prepared for the moment with a body change of his own. The Bearcats' top tight end and arguably most consistent offensive weapon told the media on Monday he's in the best shape of his life.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Heartland College Sports / July 8, 2025

From Third-Round Grade to TE1? Joe Royer’s Big Bet on Himself

Joe Royer isn’t coming back to college to play around. He’s coming back to be the first tight end off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. That’s what Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield told ESPN’s Pete Thamel, and it’s more than just offseason hype.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / December 14, 2024

Joe Royer Returning to Cincinnati For 2025 Season

Brendan Sorsby's favorite target is running it back at Cincinnati. Star tight end Joe Royer is returning to UC in 2025, putting his NFL Draft hopes on hold for one more season.

Cincinnati Bearcats News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / October 16, 2024

Joe Royer Lifts Curtain On NFL Hopes, Staying Multiple Years At Cincinnati

Joe Royer has played like a legit NFL prospect through the first half of the Bearcats' 2024 season, but all his focus is on the home stretch of this campaign.

College Football News / The 33rd Team / October 11, 2024

2025 NFL Draft: Prospects To Watch in College Football Week 7

For the second year, our Reese’s Senior Bowl scouting team will be on more than 10 college campuses nationwide every week during the 2024 CFB season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Scarlet and Game / December 9, 2023

Ohio State Football: Another Buckeye enters the portal

The Ohio State football team will be losing another member from its roster. Tight End Joe Royer has entered the transfer portal. The Ohio State football team has now lost 14 players from its roster to the transfer portal as backup tight end Joe Royer announced that he will be entering.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 8, 2023

Transfer roundup: TE Joe Royer 14th Buckeye to enter portal

Tight end Joe Royer is the latest Ohio State player to enter the transfer portal, multiple outlets reported. That brings the number of Buckeyes to 14, including starting quarterback Kyle McCord.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / December 8, 2023

Ohio State tight end Joe Royer enters transfer portal

The 2023 version of the transfer portal for Ohio State is sucking players in at a rate we haven’t seen. The latest is tight end Joe Royer, who entered the transfer portal on Thursday night according to multiple reports.