Royer is a zone-killer who weaponizes football IQ and soft hands to find soft spots underneath and punish defenses after the catch — he averaged over 10 yards of RAC per reception in 2025 and dropped just two passes in his entire college career. He manipulates linebackers with head fakes and speed variation at his stems, and his 10 3/4-inch hands and body control allow him to pluck balls in traffic that most tight ends can't reach. The blocking is a real problem: he leads with his shoulder, gets out-leveraged by edge defenders, and his 52.3 PFF run-blocking grade in 2024 confirms the tape. He's not going to run away from anyone down the seam either — this is a savvy, competitive tight end who wins with timing and toughness, not athleticism. If the blocking develops, he's a reliable TE1 in a zone-heavy offense; if it doesn't, he's a quality TE2 who stays on the field on passing downs.

• 🤲Elite hands and catch-point ability — only two career drops; vacuum-like ball skills through contact
• 🗺️Outstanding zone coverage reader who instinctively finds soft spots and leverages his frame against smaller defenders
• 👑Impressive RAC production (10+ yards per reception, 5+ YAC over expectation) fueled by competitive toughness and body control through contact
• 🃏Alignment versatility — productive from in-line, H-back, and flexed formations
• +High football IQ and timing within the offense — trusted as a safety valve over the middle

• 🪵Below-average blocker: leads with shoulder, passive at the point of attack, gets out-leveraged consistently — 52.3 PFF run-blocking grade in 2024
• ✂️Limited athlete who gears down noticeably at route stems and lacks explosive acceleration to separate against man coverage
• ✂️Rounds off breaking routes, telegraphing intentions to savvy defensive backs
• 🧤Shorter arms for the position (31.5 inches) limit both blocking surface area and catch radius ceiling