Easton Royal denies rumors of flipping commitment to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, the nation's top 2027 recruit, dismissed recent rumors about a potential commitment flip from Texas to LSU. The speculation arose after an insider report suggested a commitment from Royal was imminent. In response, Royal tweeted that the rumor was false and that he had not been in contact with reporters or coaches recently. While he remains committed to Texas, pressure from LSU and Florida continues as they push to secure his recruitment. The situation will likely evolve as the fall approaches.
- •Easton Royal committed to Texas in November.
- •Recent rumors suggested a flip to LSU, which Royal denied.
- •Louisiana State and Florida are reportedly increasing their recruiting efforts.
- •Royal's recent visits have kept his options open.
- •The recruitment battle is expected to continue through the fall.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — “Not True”: Nation’s No. 1 WR Easton Royal Shuts Down Fresh Rumor About Flipping to Texas’ SEC Rival
"It was no secret that LSU wanted Easton Royal to stay home. The five-star wide receiver from New Orleans committed to Texas in November, but the Tigers never stopped pushing to flip the nation’s top 2027 receiver.
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