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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1983)}}
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|name=Chris Royal
| name = Chris Royal
|current_team= Morehead State Eagles
| current_team = Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons
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|position= Cornerbacks coach
| position = Offensive coordinator
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1983|01|19}}
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|birth_place=[[Reston, Virginia]]
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|high_school=[[South Lakes High School|South Lakes]]<br/>([[Reston, Virginia]])<br>[[Fork Union Military Academy]]<br/>([[Fork Union, Virginia]])
| high_school = [[South Lakes High School|South Lakes]]<br/>([[Reston, Virginia]])<br>[[Fork Union Military Academy]]<br/>([[Fork Union, Virginia]])
|college=[[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]]
| college = [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]]
|undraftedyear=2006
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* [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers]] ({{Af2 Year|2007}})
* [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers]] ({{Af2 Year|2007}})
* [[Georgia Force]] ({{AFL Year|2008}})
* [[Georgia Force]] ({{AFL Year|2008}})
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* [[Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–12)|Milwaukee Mustangs]] ({{AFL Year|2012}})
* [[Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–12)|Milwaukee Mustangs]] ({{AFL Year|2012}})
* [[River City Raiders]] (2016)*
* [[River City Raiders]] (2016)*
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* [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]] (GA) (2011)
* [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]] (GA) (2011)
* [[Glenville State Pioneers football|Glenville State]] (WR) (2014–2015)
* [[Glenville State Pioneers football|Glenville State]] (WR) (2014–2015)
* [[Lindenwood Lions football|Lindenwood]] (DB) (2016)
* [[Lindenwood Lions football|Lindenwood]] (DB) (2016)
* [[Morehead State Eagles football|Morehead State]] (CB) (2017–present)
* [[Morehead State Eagles football|Morehead State]] (CB) (2017–2018)
* [[UT-Martin Skyhawks football|UT Martin]] (Nickels) (2022)
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|highlights=
* [[Millsaps Majors football|Millsaps]] (DC) (2023)
* [[Virginia University of Lynchburg|Virginia-Lynchburg]] (OC) (2024-present)
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*[[2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl]] Champion
*[[2011 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl]] Champion
* [[af2]] Rookie of the Year ({{af2 Year|2007}})
* [[af2]] Rookie of the Year ({{af2 Year|2007}})
*2002 [[Mid-American Conference]] Champion
*2002 [[Mid-American Conference]] Champion
*[[2002 GMAC Bowl]] Champion
*[[2002 GMAC Bowl]] Champion
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'''Christopher Winmond Royal''' (born January 19, 1983) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[defensive back]] and current cornerbacks coach for [[Morehead State Eagles football|Morehead State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themoreheadnews.com/sports/msu-football-adds-three-new-coaches/article_9c0b9bf4-86c1-11e7-8c6f-cb9ffe2af5a8.html|title=MSU football adds three new coaches|publisher=[[The Morehead News]]|date=August 21, 2017|accessdate=August 26, 2017}}</ref>
'''Christopher Winmond Royal''' (born January 19, 1983) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[defensive back]] and current cornerbacks coach for [[Morehead State Eagles football|Morehead State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themoreheadnews.com/sports/msu-football-adds-three-new-coaches/article_9c0b9bf4-86c1-11e7-8c6f-cb9ffe2af5a8.html|title=MSU football adds three new coaches|publisher=[[The Morehead News]]|date=August 21, 2017|accessdate=August 26, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811045456/https://www.themoreheadnews.com/sports/msu-football-adds-three-new-coaches/article_9c0b9bf4-86c1-11e7-8c6f-cb9ffe2af5a8.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Royal was invited to the [[Washington Redskins]] rookie minicamp in 2006. He was the 2007 [[Spalding (sports equipment)|Spalding]] Rookie of the Year for the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers]] of the [[AF2]], after leading the league in interceptions with 14 regular season and 2 postseason (3 total touchdowns).<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3561511 Five Pioneers Make the Move to AFL]</ref>
Royal was invited to the [[Washington Redskins]] rookie minicamp in 2006. He was the 2007 [[Spalding (sports equipment)|Spalding]] Rookie of the Year for the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers]] of the [[AF2]], after leading the league in interceptions with 14 regular season and 2 postseason (3 total touchdowns).<ref>[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3561511 Five Pioneers Make the Move to AFL]</ref>


Royal was second in the [[Arena Football League]] in interceptions with 11 while playing for the [[Tulsa Talons]]. Royal currently holds franchise records for the Wilkes Barre-Scranton Pioneers and the Tulsa Talons for interceptions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x982385691/Royal-returns-to-Huntington-to-help-coach-the-Herd|title=Royal returns to Huntington to help coach the Herd|publisher=[[The Herald-Dispatch]]|date=August 18, 2011|accessdate=August 19, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Scoop - March 25, 2015|url=http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop/|website=Football Scoop|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/062913aac.html |title=What to Watch For: Week 15 |date=June 29, 2013 |publisher=Arena Football League |work=www.arenafootball.com |accessdate=October 12, 2015}}</ref>
Royal was second in the [[Arena Football League]] in interceptions with 11 while playing for the [[Tulsa Talons]]. Royal currently holds franchise records for the Wilkes Barre-Scranton Pioneers and the Tulsa Talons for interceptions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.herald-dispatch.com/sports/x982385691/Royal-returns-to-Huntington-to-help-coach-the-Herd|title=Royal returns to Huntington to help coach the Herd|publisher=[[The Herald-Dispatch]]|date=August 18, 2011|accessdate=August 19, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Scoop - March 25, 2015|url=http://footballscoop.com/the-scoop/|website=Football Scoop|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/062913aac.html |title=What to Watch For: Week 15 |date=June 29, 2013 |publisher=Arena Football League |work=www.arenafootball.com |accessdate=October 12, 2015 |archive-date=June 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602000911/http://www.arenafootball.com/sports/a-footbl/spec-rel/062913aac.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Personal==
==Personal==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/royal_chris00.html Marshall Thundering Herd bio]
*[http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/royal_chris00.html Marshall Thundering Herd bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720103129/http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/royal_chris00.html |date=July 20, 2011 }}


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Latest revision as of 19:47, 27 May 2024

For other people named Christopher Royal, see Christopher Royal (disambiguation).

Chris Royal
Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons
Position:Offensive coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1983-01-19) January 19, 1983 (age 41)
Reston, Virginia
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:South Lakes
(Reston, Virginia)
Fork Union Military Academy
(Fork Union, Virginia)
College:Marshall
Undrafted:2006
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:235.0
Interceptions:28
Fumble Recovories:1
Pass breakups:63
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Christopher Winmond Royal (born January 19, 1983) is a former American football quarterback and defensive back and current cornerbacks coach for Morehead State University.[1]

Early life

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Royal attended South Lakes High School for 4 years, and Fork Union Military Academy for 1 year, where he played football and also lettered three years in track. He posted 3,050 career passing yards over two seasons with 38 touchdown passes, while rushing for 689 yards and 12 scores. He broke school records for passing yards in a game (304 with three TDs), as well as for passing yards in a season (1,600) and was named All-District as a quarterback following his junior and senior years. He was the top ranked quarterback and defensive back in the Northern Region of Virginia and was ranked statistically as the No. 2 quarterback in the state. He led the state in interceptions with eight his senior year, when he was selected team captain and was team offensive player of the year. As a defensive player, he recorded 47 tackles and 21 knockdowns as a senior. He was also an All-District performer in track and field, competing in the 200-meter dash, 100-meter dash, triple jump, long jump, high jump, 55-meter dash, 55-meter hurdles, 110 meter hurdles, and 300-meter hurdles. He was also an honor roll student during his senior year.

College career

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Royal attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, where he played as a defensive back. As a junior in 2004, Chris led the Mid-American Conference with 6 interceptions.

Professional career

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Royal was invited to the Washington Redskins rookie minicamp in 2006. He was the 2007 Spalding Rookie of the Year for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the AF2, after leading the league in interceptions with 14 regular season and 2 postseason (3 total touchdowns).[2]

Royal was second in the Arena Football League in interceptions with 11 while playing for the Tulsa Talons. Royal currently holds franchise records for the Wilkes Barre-Scranton Pioneers and the Tulsa Talons for interceptions.[3][4][5]

Personal

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Chris Royal is the older brother of free agent NFL wide receiver Eddie Royal.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "MSU football adds three new coaches". The Morehead News. August 21, 2017. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  2. ^ Five Pioneers Make the Move to AFL
  3. ^ "Royal returns to Huntington to help coach the Herd". The Herald-Dispatch. August 18, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
  4. ^ "The Scoop - March 25, 2015". Football Scoop. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  5. ^ "What to Watch For: Week 15". www.arenafootball.com. Arena Football League. June 29, 2013. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  6. ^ "Virginia Tech-Marshall to be a Royal affair". USA Today. October 8, 2005. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
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