Joe Royer
24-Year-Old
2025 Receiving Stats
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2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Royer had 79 catches for 937 yards and seven TDs in two years at Cincinnati after being a non-factor as a pass catcher for three years at Ohio State. The 6-foot-5, 247-pound TE has a well-rounded skill set, but he doesn’t necessarily stand out as either a blocker or a receiver. Royer is already 24 years old and didn’t participate in athletic testing at the NFL Scouting Combine -- additional hints at limited fantasy value even if he carves out a successful pro career. After being drafted in the fifth round by the Browns, the 170th overall pick projects to compete for a backup role behind Harold Fannin, who figures to dominate playing time on passing downs whenever he's healthy. In other words, there's not much chance of Royer establishing Year 1 fantasy value without Fannin missing time. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Browns in May of 2026.
Nabbed by Cleveland
The Browns selected Royer in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 170th overall.
ANALYSIS
After starting his career at Ohio State and spending four years with the Buckeyes, Royer transferred to Cincinnati prior to 2024 and racked up a combined 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns over the last two seasons with the Bearcats. Royer sports sound hands and an ability to make things happen after the catch (8.9 YAC/reception in 2025), and he's a solid blocker in the run game. However, he isn't blessed with the top-tier athleticism for the position. Royer joins a tight end room that cut David Njoku loose this offseason, leaving Jack Stoll as the No. 2 option at tight end. Royer will likely slot in as a depth option for now with potential to move up the depth chart, depending on how he fares in camp.
After starting his career at Ohio State and spending four years with the Buckeyes, Royer transferred to Cincinnati prior to 2024 and racked up a combined 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns over the last two seasons with the Bearcats. Royer sports sound hands and an ability to make things happen after the catch (8.9 YAC/reception in 2025), and he's a solid blocker in the run game. However, he isn't blessed with the top-tier athleticism for the position. Royer joins a tight end room that cut David Njoku loose this offseason, leaving Jack Stoll as the No. 2 option at tight end. Royer will likely slot in as a depth option for now with potential to move up the depth chart, depending on how he fares in camp.
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How often does Joe Royer run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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28 routes 3 targets
28 routes 2 targets
417 routes 107 targets
43 routes 11 targets
85 routes 6 targets
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Measurables Review
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
In the mix for starter snaps?
Chad Reuter of NFL.com believes that Royer has an opportunity to see a significant amount of snaps in his rookie season due to the departure of David Njoku.
ANALYSIS
Harold Fannin established himself as the Browns' TE1 following a strong rookie season in 2025, but Cleveland needed depth at the position after cutting Njoku in March. The Browns opted to take Royer in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Cincinnati product figures to compete against Jack Stoll for a spot in the team's 12-man personnel package with Fannin. During his final college season with the Bearcats, Royer caught 29 passes for 416 yards and four touchdowns across 13 games and was named to the All-Big 12 Third-Team.
Harold Fannin established himself as the Browns' TE1 following a strong rookie season in 2025, but Cleveland needed depth at the position after cutting Njoku in March. The Browns opted to take Royer in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and the Cincinnati product figures to compete against Jack Stoll for a spot in the team's 12-man personnel package with Fannin. During his final college season with the Bearcats, Royer caught 29 passes for 416 yards and four touchdowns across 13 games and was named to the All-Big 12 Third-Team.