Florida lands No. 1 WR recruit Easton Royal from Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Easton Royal, the top wide receiver recruit for 2027, has flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida. Royal is currently ranked as the 14th overall recruit in his class. His decision comes after a rough week for both Florida and Texas, with Florida losing to South Carolina and Texas falling to Oklahoma. Royal cited a more energetic environment and distinct coaching philosophy at Florida, highlighting their multiple receiver coaches and the focus on family vibes in the program. Florida will face Texas in their next game, marking a key matchup for both teams.
- •Easton Royal ranks as the No. 1 WR recruit for 2027.
- •Florida has a current record of 4-2 in the season.
- •Royal cited Florida's coaching staff and atmosphere as key factors in his decision.
- •Florida lost to South Carolina, while Texas was upset by Oklahoma in Week 6.
- •Florida faces Texas in their next game next Saturday.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Sumrall flips No. 1 WR recruit in 2027 from Texas to Florida
"It was not a good week for Florida or Texas in Week 6 of the college football season. Florida lost to South Carolina, 38-19, leading to their second straight loss. Meanwhile, Texas was upset by Oklahoma for their first loss of the year . Now, Florida is getting a win over Texas, as they flipped a highly touted prospect on the College Football […] The post Jon Sumrall flips No. 1 WR recruit in 2027 from Texas to Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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