Another receiver? Why the Chiefs drafted Utah State’s Jalen Royals

Adam TeicherMay 17, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs initial interest in drafting wide receiver Jalen Royals happened because of his playmaking ability in college. Royals had 21 touchdowns and a healthy 15.2-yards per catch average in 20 games over his final two seasons at Utah State.

The more they looked at Royals, the more they saw additional qualities that reminded them of one of their own

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