Jaquelin Roy

Jaquelin Roy

No. 94 – New England Patriots
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(2000-10-22) October 22, 2000 (age 24) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	LSU Laboratory School (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:	LSU (2020–2022)
NFL draft:	2023 / round: 5 / pick: 141
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2023) New England Patriots (2024–present)
Roster status:	Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2024
Total tackles: 15 Sacks: 2.0 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaquelin Roy (born October 22, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Roy grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University Laboratory School.^[1] He had 96 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and nine sacks as a senior.^[2] Roy was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at LSU.^[3] Roy later decommitted, citing that he initially made his decision too early during the recruiting process, but ultimately signed with LSU after considering offers from Alabama and Texas A&M.^[4][5]

College career

Roy played in nine games as a freshman at LSU and had 18 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks.^[6] He played in all 13 of the Tigers' games with one start during his sophomore season and recorded 30 tackles, six tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.^[7] Roy moved to nose tackle entering his junior season.^[8] He finished the season with 49 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks. After the season, Roy declared for the 2023 NFL draft.^[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	32+3⁄4 in (0.83 m)	10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m)	5.17 s	1.82 s	2.97 s	4.75 s	8.00 s	26.0 in (0.66 m)	8 ft 5 in (2.57 m)	30 reps
Sources:[10][11]

Minnesota Vikings

Roy was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 141st overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.^[12]

On August 27, 2024, Roy was waived by the Vikings.^[13]

New England Patriots

On September 10, 2024, Roy was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.^[14] On October 5, Roy was promoted to the active roster.^[15] The next day, he recorded his first career sack on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley.^[16]

References

1. Miller, Brody (July 28, 2019). "'It was home': For 2020 DT Jaquelin Roy, LSU has his heart and now it has his commitment". The Athletic. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
2. Batiste, Kevin (December 21, 2019). "WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Jaquelin Roy - U-High DT". WAFB.com. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
3. "University High standout Jaquelin Roy commits to LSU football in major pledge for Tigers". The Advocate. September 17, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
4. Just, Amie (March 1, 2019). "4-star Baton Rouge DT Jaquelin Roy decommits from LSU". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
5. Smith, Cam (July 29, 2019). "As expected, Louisiana's top-ranked prospect, 4-star DT Jaquelin Roy, commits to LSU". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
6. Marsdale, Sam (February 27, 2023). "LSU DT Jaquelin Roy will participate in drills at Pro Day, not NFL Combine after hamstring injury". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
7. Mickles, Sheldon (August 14, 2022). "Position change has LSU's Jaquelin Roy excited about Tigers' defensive front for 2022 season". The Advocate. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
8. Vann, Leah (November 22, 2022). "These two LSU defensive tackles don't always make plays; they free up others to do so". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
9. Alexander, Wilson (December 20, 2022). "LSU junior defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy has declared for the NFL draft". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
10. "Jaquelin Roy Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
11. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jaquelin Roy College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
12. Peters, Craig (April 29, 2023). "Vikings 5th Round Draft Picks: QB Jaren Hall & NT Jaquelin Roy". Vikings.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
13. Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP". Vikings.com.
14. "Patriots Sign DT Jaquelin Roy to the Practice Squad; Release G Jerome Carvin from the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. September 10, 2024.
15. "Patriots Make a Series of Roster Moves". Patriots.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
16. "NFL boxscore". espn.com/. October 6, 2024.

External links

• Minnesota Vikings bio
• LSU Tigers bio