Ricky Royal was drafted No. 177 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Sam Houston St.. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Ricky Royal came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Sam Houston St.
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19901 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Royal.
Eastern Illinois
Youngstown State
Boston College
South Carolina
Other DB picks from Sam Houston St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Royal in the 1989 NFL Draft
Ricky Royal is a Defensive back out of Sam Houston St. selected No. 177 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games Sam Houston St. has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1983.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ricky Royal drafted?
Ricky Royal was selected No. 177 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/ricky-royal.
What college did Ricky Royal play for?
Ricky Royal played college football at Sam Houston St.. See every Sam Houston St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/samhoustonstate.
How did Ricky Royal's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/ricky-royal.