Robert Royal was drafted No. 160 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft out of LSU. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 9119th at LSU
The pick
How Robert Royal came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 9119th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 222% of career value
- Final season
- 20108 years after the draft
Around pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Royal.
Illinois College
Tennessee
Washington
Alabama
LSU in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Royal in the 2002 NFL Draft
Robert Royal is a Tight end out of LSU selected No. 160 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Robert Royal drafted?
Robert Royal was selected No. 160 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/robert-royal.
What college did Robert Royal play for?
Robert Royal played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Robert Royal's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/robert-royal.