Robert Royal


 * This article is for the NFL tight end. For the author see Robert Royal (author)

Robert Shelton Royal (born May 15, 1979) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.

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.

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. 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.