Browns TE Joe Royer: Everything you need to know from childhood to NFL draft

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 25: Cincinnati Bearcats tight end Joe Royer (11) carries the ball during the game against the Baylor Bears and the Cincinnati Bearcats on October 25, 2025, at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When the 2025 season concluded, the Cleveland Browns looked pretty good with their tight end room. David Njoku was a seasoned veteran, Harold Fannin had just been named to the NFL All-Rookie Team, Blake Whiteheart and Brendan Bates laid down a backup foundation, while former UFL star Sal Cannella waited his turn on the practice squad along with Caden Prieskorn.

At the time, it was considered a good group. RELATED: BROWNS PICK JOE ROYER AT PICK #170 The Browns did not re-sign Njoku before free agency . He then said his goodbyes to the Cleveland fanbase, but has since remained unsigned.

Whiteheart was re-signed, and former New Orleans Saints tight end Jack Stoll was inked during free agency while the franchise tendered Bates. Cannella and Prieskorn were both signed to reserve/futures contracts in March. Bringing the Bearcat to Browns town!

We've selected Joe Royer with pick no. 170 pic. twitter.