McNeese’s tackle machine with All-America pedigree
Roderick Royal’s profile screams classic downhill linebacker: in the 2002 season he led McNeese with 160 tackles, and in 2003 he added 116 more while earning first-team All-American and All-Southland honors. His differentiators were production and playmaking in traffic — he paired big tackle totals with sacks, tackles for loss, interceptions and forced-fumble ability, which is exactly the kind of tone-setter coaches love. For a team that wants a physical, instinctive LB who can diagnose quickly and bring edge every snap, Royal fits the bill nicely.
