In his press conference during draft weekend, Kansas City Chiefs Western Regional Scout Greg Castillo shared his thoughts on fourth-round draft pick Jalen Royals being a coachable wide receiver in the NFL.
“Well, even when I go out there to practice, just looking at the position coach eye to eye. Implementing the instructions given during that practice exposure,” said Castillo, “That’s kind of – whenever we go to these practice exposures, we look for that stuff. We look for how you’re implementing this stuff, how you’re implementing the advice that the coaches are giving you. Then, when you talk to your sources at the school, they do the same thing. ‘Do you ask them those types of questions? How does he do with applying the feedback? Applying the constructive criticism?’ It was all a plus for him.”
Royals was named second-team All-Mountain West and led Utah State with 55 receptions, 834 receiving yards, and six touchdowns while starting seven games last season. He missed time due to a foot injury but was a standout on the field.