Robert Royal
- This article is for the NFL tight end. For the author see Robert Royal (author)
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 15, 1979 New Orleans, Louisiana | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 257 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Edna Karr (New Orleans, Louisiana) | ||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 160 | ||||||||
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Robert Shelton Royal (born May 15, 1979) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns.
Early years[]
Royal attended Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a standout in football and basketball. In football, as a senior, he posted ten sacks and 80 tackles.
Professional career[]
Washington Redskins[]
Royal was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.
Buffalo Bills[]
Royal signed with the Buffalo Bills as an unrestricted free agent on March 11, 2006.[1] He was released by the Bills on February 26, 2009.
Cleveland Browns[]
After his release from the Bills, Royal was signed by the Cleveland Browns on March 5, 2009.
The Browns released Royal on February 9, 2011.[2]
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