JOE ROYER NEWS

Finds end zone in loss Royer compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-23 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Royer's consistency has placed him in the top 10 among tight ends in the FBS. He has 438 yards and 38 receptions this season along with three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight catches in narrow win Royer caught all eight targets for 84 yards during Saturday's 19-13 victory versus UCF.

Impact Royer caught every pass that head his way in the victory. Royer is an excellent security blanket for Brendan Sorsby, who is having a great year but needs a reliable check-down target. Royer, along with Xzavier Henderson and Tony Johnson, form an imposing fleet of receivers at Sorsby's disposal.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in victory Royer notched three receptions (on seven targets) for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-16 win over Miami (OH).

Impact Royer now has two touchdowns on the season, and it appears the tight end will be a key part of the passing game moving forward. Brandan Sorsby has targeted him 21 times over three games, resulting in 165 receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Records TD catch in loss Royer reeled in 3 of 8 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 defeat versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Brendan Sorsby;'s excellent result boosted the fantasy impact of many Cincy receivers, including Royer. After failing to catch on at Ohio State, Royer seems on path to reviving his college career with the Bearcats. Through two games, he's caught eight passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Records TD catch in loss Royer reeled in 3 of 8 targets for 49 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 defeat versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Brendan Sorsby;'s excellent result boosted the fantasy impact of many Cincy receivers, including Royer. After failing to catch on at Ohio State, Royer seems on path to reviving his college career with the Bearcats. Through two games, he's caught eight passes for 138 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs five passes in win Royer tallied five catches for 89 yards during Saturday's 38-20 victory against Towson.

Impact The Ohio State transfer made an immediate impact with his new team. An adept receiver and blocker, Royer's imposing 6-5 frame made him easy to find for Brendan Sorsby, who is posed to have a productive year with the Bearcats. He got a few looks in the red zone, so his first touchdown may cone in the near future.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Spring Practice Pressers - Day 2 Defensive Coordinator Tyson Veidt, tight end Joe Royer and defensive back Logan Wilson speak with the media following Wednesday's spring pra...

MARCH 6 • 247SPORTS.COM

TE Joe Royer Comes Home to Cincinnati The Elder grad brings top tier, unproven talent to Cincinnati.

JANUARY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Ohio State TE Joe Royer commits to Cincinnati The tight end is returning home.

JANUARY 8 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hits transfer portal Royer entered the transfer portal Thursday, On3.com reports.

Impact Royer figures to be immediately eligible as a graduate transfer. He spent four years at Ohio State during which he totaled 4 catches for 24 yards. He'll hope to find himself a larger role at his next destination.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injury report Royer (undisclosed) is off the injury report and expected to be available Saturday against Minnesota.

Impact Royer returns after a lengthy absence, having last played significant snaps in Week 2 against Youngstown State. With Ohio State's top tight ends healthy, Royer may not see many snaps unless the Buckeyes pull away against the Gophers.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Saturday Royer (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game at Wisconsin, Eleven Warriors reports.

Impact Royer, who has missed the last three games with an undisclosed injury, is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game. The Buckeyes' No. 3 tight end has not made a reception in his three games this season, so is not expected to have much of an impact from a fantasy perspective.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Royer (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game versus Penn State,

Impact Royer will miss his third straight game due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Week 9's matchup with the Badgers.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Wisconsin Royer (undisclosed) is out Saturday against Wisconsin, Clay Hall of ABC 6 reports.

Impact It's not yet clear what injury Royer is dealing with, but he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive week. His continued absence shouldn't significantly impact the Buckeyes' offensive plans.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Royer will not be available to play in Saturday's game against Toledo, Cameron Teague Robinson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Royer has seen very limited action over the first two weeks of the season and now will be held out for undisclosed reasons. The 6-5 tight end has just one catch to his name as a Buckeye since the start of 2021.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Joe Royer believe he's ready for bigger role as a Buckeye tight end When Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was asked for a Buckeye player or two who isn’t getting talked about enough this offseason, Stroud h...

APRIL 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State football's Joe Royer ready for 'special plays' to overshadow his signature look Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud said tight end Joe Royer is one of the Buckeyes' best-kept secrets.

APRIL 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ohio State's Joe Royer, Kamryn Babb Standing Out During Spring Practice Royer and Babb have just one career reception between them, but more importantly caught the eye of quarterback C.J. Stroud.

APRIL 7, 2022 • SI.COM

Will miss opener Royer is not available for the season opener versus Minnesota on Thursday, Eleven Warriors reports.

Impact Royer is likely buried on the Buckeyes depth chart even when available, but he's part of the contingent who will not dress for the contest Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Royer (undisclosed) has been practicing during fall camp, Dave Revsine of Big Ten Network reports.

Impact Royer did not get on the field in 2020 and was unavailable against Michigan State in December. He is now healthy and will add depth to Ohio State's tight end group.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What's up with Joe Royer, Gee Scott Jr., Cade Stover and Ohio State football's tight end recruiting approach? Buckeye Bits Interesting thing about Ohio State football’s tight end room this season: None of them had ever played the position before they got to Colum...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

What’s up with Ohio State football’s Jeremy Ruckert, Joe Royer and Mitch Rossi? Buckeye Bits Ohio State football tight end Jeremy Ruckert again goes into the spring striving for a larger role in the passing game.

APRIL 1, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Freshman tight end Joe Royer loses his black stripe The ceremonies for Ohio State football newcomers shedding their black stripes as a right of passage towards “officially” becoming a part of...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM