Joe Royer is an American football tight end for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Royer attended Elder High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In three years at Ohio State from 2021 to 2023, he appeared in 14 games for the Buckeyes where he hauled in four receptions for 24 yards.

[7] In the 2024 season opener, he hauled in receptions for 89 yards in a win over Towson.

In week 4, Royer hauled in three receptions for 41 yards in a win over Houston.