Chiefs select WR Jalen Royals in 4th round

The Kansas City Chiefs selected Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 133 overall.

Pre-draft profile

Royals shouldn't be flying under the radar like he has been. The Utah State product is an excellent route-runner who makes great use of tempo and subtleties to set up defenders and create separation. He's a physical target with strong hands at the catch point, and he's an instinctive runner who can be extremely slippery after the catch. There's not much he doesn't do at a high level. And with inside-out versatility, he should be an easy fit in most offenses. Royals' vertical speed seemed average in college, but then he put together an incredible combine performance. Might the athletic testing suggest there's even more upside to be unlocked? Provided there are no lingering issues from his season-ending foot injury, Royals could end up as one of the draft's best value picks.