Way Too Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft

[bearcatbret]

Todd McShay has Joe Royer going at 32 in the first round.

[Pruke]

This is high praise and could be his
Lift Off season

[Lobot]

Dane Brugler at the Athletic has Royer pegged as the 3rd best TE in the country in his first 2026 Draft breakdown.

[GoBearcats31]

UC TEs drafted this century:

2007 - Brent Celek, 5th round (Eagles)
2012 - Adrien Robinson, 4th round (Giants)
2013 - Travis Kelce, 3rd round (Chiefs)
2020 - Josiah Deguara, 3rd round (Packers)
2023 - Josh Whyle, 5th round (Titans)