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Ricky Royal is a former defensive back out of Sam Houston State, selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 177th overall pick (round 7) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 1 regular-season games from 1989 to 1990.
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Ricky Royal Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games |
|---|
| 1 |
Career span: 1989–1990.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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