Jalen Royals

ANALYSIS
Royals spent his three-year college career at Utah State, and as a starter in his final two seasons he accumulated 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over 20 games. He was named to the First Team All-MWC roster in 2023 after leading the team in receiving yards (1,080) while setting a single-season school record with 15 receiving touchdowns. Royals suffered a season-ending right foot injury in October but was able to recover in time to participate in the Senior Bowl. He led the FBS with 10 catches of 50-plus yards over the past two seasons, and that big-play ability should translate well to the Chiefs' high-powered offense. Patrick Mahomes gets another offensive weapon in Royals, who will look to establish a role for himself in the passing attack alongside Xavier Worthy, Rashee Rice (knee), Hollywood Brown and Travis Kelce.

ANALYSIS
Samuel made a name for himself in the 49ers' offense as a wideout proficient in multiple routes while also serving as a threat in the running game and as a returner on special teams. Royals had only one carry in 2024 , but he did return nine kickoffs for 184 yards and accrued 126 catches for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns over his last two seasons in Utah State. The Chiefs' offense is flooded with talented skill players like Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy, but Reid should be able to deploy Royals in packages that make use of his versatile skillset.