
Tywan Royal gives Austin Peay a seasoned, physical DB presence
Tywan Royal, a 2026 senior transfer at Austin Peay, brings experience, size (6-0, 178), and immediate depth to the Governors’ secondary after stops at Gardner-Webb and ETSU. In 2025 at ETSU, he posted 15 tackles and 1 pass breakup, and Austin Peay’s 2026 preview singled him out as a depth add for a defensive back room that needed reinforcement. The fit looks solid for a team wanting a reliable veteran who can handle system demands, play with urgency, and stabilize a rotating back end.





