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JALEN ROYALS
834 YDS •
55 REC •
6 TD
834 YDS
55 REC
6 TD
Reports: Utah State star WR Jalen Royals (foot) done for season Utah State standout receiver Jalen Royals will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, according to multiple reports on Saturday.Roy...
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Will miss remainder of season Royals will miss the rest of the 2024 season, Nathan Dunn of KSL.com reports.
Impact Royals has tallied a combined 40 catches over the last four games, so losing out on his production the rest of the way is a massive blow for the Aggies, and that's an understatement. The senior wideout closes out the season with 55 catches for 834 yards and six touchdowns over just seven games, and it's possible that will spell the end of his college career as well.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Another huge day in loss Royals hauled in all 11 targets for 188 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 50-45 loss to New Mexico.
Impact Royals continues to reaffirm his standing as one of the best wideouts in the country. The senior has over 100 yards and at least one touchdown in each of his last four games, totaling 40 receptions for 666 yards and five scores in that span.
OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps rolling Friday Royals hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 155 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 50-34 loss to UNLV.
Impact Royals now has at least nine receptions, a touchdown and 100-plus yards in three consecutive games -- he's brought in 29 grabs for 478 yards and four scores in that span. Overall, the senior wideout is up to 646 yards and five touchdowns on 44 receptions this season.
OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Huge outing vs. Boise State Royals caught 9 of 14 targets for 211 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 62-30 loss to Boise State.
Impact Both of Royals' touchdowns came in the second quarter, the first on a 59-yard grab to cut Utah State's deficit to 14-10 before adding a 75-yard score later in the frame. The senior Royals now has 323 yards and three touchdowns on 19 grabs in his last two games after posting just 168 yards and one score in his first three contests this season.
OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns with 10 grabs Royals (undisclosed) notched 10 receptions (on 15 targets) for 112 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 45-29 loss to Temple.
Impact Royals left the Aggies' Week 3 matchup versus Utah with an injury, though he looked like himself Saturday, recording season highs in receptions and yardage while scoring his second touchdown of the campaign. The senior now has 25 catches for 280 yards through four games this year. Expect big things from Royals going forward with Spencer Petras back under center.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Royals (undisclosed) is participating in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Temple, 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Royals was injured during last week's loss to Utah and was considered questionable heading into Saturday's game. Him warming up is certainly a good sign for his availability, but it does not guarantee he will play. In three games this season he has caught 15 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Listed day-to-day Royals (undisclosed) is day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game at Temple, The Aggship reports.
Impact Royals exited early in the Saturday loss against Utah, but the fact that he's day-to-day suggests he still has a chance to be available against the Owls this upcoming weekend. Royals has 15 catches for 168 yards and one touchdown across three games so far.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Early exit during loss Royals (undisclosed) recorded four receptions for 44 yards during Saturday's 38-21 loss versus Utah.
Impact Royals was forced to exit the game early after going down with an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, the senior wide receiver was on pace to having a productive day, finishing with the second most receptions for the team despite having his day cut short. Next up, is a road matchup against Temple. The senior wide receiver's status should be up clarified throughout the week.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Taken to locker room Saturday Royals (undisclosed) has exited Saturday's game against Utah and has gone to the locker room, Trent Wood of Deseret reports.
Impact Royals seems to be complicated with an injury, and if he doesn't return, his absence will represent a huge blow for the Aggies' passing attack. In case he doesn't return, then Jack Hestera, Colby Browman and Grant Page could all be in line to see more touches, the same as Otto Tia and Kyrese White.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Find end zone in opener Royals posted five receptions (on 10 targets) for 77 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 36-14 win over Robert Morris.
Impact It was a quiet day for Royals until the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a 21-yard touchdown from Bryson Barnes to put the Aggies ahead 33-14. It was an up-and-down day for Utah State's passing offense overall, with Barnes taking over for an injured Spencer Petras (undisclosed) in the second quarter. Expectations will remain high for Royals in his senior season after he broke out with 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns on 71 receptions last year.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in bowl game Royals caught 3 of 6 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-22 loss versus Georgia State.
Impact Royals found the endzone yet again as the Aggies were defeated by the Panthers in the Idaho Potato Bowl. The 6-foot junior was a target magnet near the goal-line, closing out the season with 71 receptions for 1,080 yards and 15 touchdowns. Royals figures to be the top receiving option for the Aggies in 2024 barring any transfer news.
JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Two more scores in win Royals posted seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 89 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 44-41 overtime win over New Mexico.
Impact Royals caught both of Levi Williams' touchdown passes in the first quarter Friday, including a 57-yard score that gave the Aggies a 14-7 lead. Royals now has seven receptions in each of his last two games, tallying 202 yards and three touchdowns in that span. The junior wideout's strong finale pushed him over the 1,000 mark on the campaign -- he'll wrap up the regular season with 1,023 yards and a team-high 14 touchdowns on 68 grabs.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adds 10th touchdown Royals reeled in 4 of 6 targets for 60 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 42-21 defeat versus San Jose State.
Impact While Royals did find the end zone for a fourth straight game, it was a down performance by the junior wideouts' standards, after he tallied 450 yards and seven touchdowns in his prior three contests. Overall, Royals has 43 grabs for 707 yards and 10 scores through eight games in a breakout campaign.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
