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]
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]
