Ronnie Royal III is an active NC State safety with early playmaking flashes
Ronnie Royal III entered NC State as a true freshman defensive back and has already shown early ball production, including an interception in 2025, which hints at good range and instincts for the safety spot.[2][3] At 5-foot-9, he brings a compact frame and a reputation for active tackling rather than pure size, making him more of a quick-trigger, disruptive fit than a matchup-dependent one.[2][3] EA’s College Football 26 also gives him a 72 overall rating at free safety, a useful sign that he is viewed as a functional contributor with room to grow.[1]
