Ronnie Royal

Saw action in four games on special teams. · Redshirted the season. · Joined the Pack in May of 2024. Four-star recruit rated No. 19 in the state of Alabama and No. 20 athlete in the country. · Helped lead Gulf Shores to the first state title in school history. Named MVP of the 5A title game after carrying the ball 22 times for 188 yards and two TDs in a 21-14 victory over Ramsay. Also had a one-handed INT. · Senior Stats: Two-way player throughout the season, getting snaps at both RB and DB. Credited with 56 tackles (9 TFL), 10 PBU, 5 INT, and 2 FF on defense. Offensively, ran for 1,072 yards and 17 TDs while also catching 34 passes for 474 yards and a TD. Scored six times via the return game (four TD PR, two KOR TD). · Junior Stats: Carried the ball 129 times for 1,147 yards (8.9 ypc) and 24 TDs. Eclipsed the 100-yard mark rushing five different times. Also caught 61 passes for 876 yards and eight TDs. Defensively, credited with 39 tackles and two INTs. Helped the Dolphins go 11-2. · Sophomore Stats: Transferred into Gulf Shores ahead of sophomore season. Got snaps on both sides of the ball. Totaled 39 tackles and two interceptions on defense while rushing for 1,350 yards and 19 TD. · Freshman Stats: Accumulated 2,853 all-purpose yards and 35 TD while recording 57 tackles and an INT for a 12-2 Alexandria team. · Honors: Alabama Region 1 Player of the Year as a senior. Also the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year. Major: Enrolled in the exploratory studies program.