When Cade Stover was asked earlier this month who he thought would step up at tight end this season now that he is playing linebacker and Jeremy Ruckert is pursuing an NFL career, Stover didn’t hesitate with his response.
“Joe Royer, I think, is a great player,” Stover said in an interview with Eleven Warriors. “I think he can be really special one day. He’s just gotta keep his head down here and keep rolling. I think he’s gonna be a really special kid.”
That response was similar to what Ohio State offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Kevin Wilson said about Royer when he was asked before the Rose Bowl about the future of his position group.