Joe Royer, TE, Cincinnati (Ohio) Elder - Royer has had a strong offseason earning offers from Michigan, Penn State, Michigan State during the evaluation period and following that up with top performance and subsequent offer at Ohio State's camp last week. From a skill set perspective, Royer has the makings of a complete tight end. Playing against top competition in Cincinnati, the 6-foot-5, 220-pounder is a nuanced and skilled receiver. He's a fluid runner and gets quick and clean releases off the line. Royer is a strong route-runner and has a knack for finding openings in the defense. He does a great job of using his size, leaping ability and ball skills in coming down with contested catches at a high rate. Royer also shows some upside as a blocker with his footwork. In revisiting Royer's junior video, it's easy to see why he's become such a coveted prospect in what is a very strong year at tight end in the state of Ohio. Royer is set to take an official visit to Columbus on June 21 and the Buckeyes currently hold 5 of the 6 picks in his Crystal Ball.
– Charles Power
The move: Previously ranked as a high three-star, Royer is on the move into the Top247 right around the Top 200 range.
