Florida secures commitment from 5-star WR Easton Royal from Texas
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
On October 11, Florida football gained a significant recruiting commitment from five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, who flipped from Texas. Royal, a standout from Brother Martin in New Orleans, had previously committed to the Longhorns in November. The Gators have developed a strong relationship with Royal, aided by coach Jon Sumrall's past connection at Tulane. Royal's decision follows two unofficial visits to Gainesville, where he witnessed Florida's strong performances against top opponents. He is the second five-star recruit for Florida in this recruiting cycle.
- •Easton Royal committed to Florida after previously being committed to Texas.
- •He had unofficial visits in recent weeks to Florida's games against Ole Miss and South Carolina.
- •Royal is recognized as the USA TODAY Composite No. 6 overall player.
- •He recorded 2,095 all-purpose yards and 29 touchdowns last season.
- •This is Florida's second five-star recruit of the current cycle.
- 6:42 PMESPN — Florida flips Texas commit Royal, top WR in Class of 2027
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Florida flips 5-star WR Easton Royal from Texas in recruiting shocker
"Five-star wide receiver prospect Easton Royal has flipped his commitment to Florida, his family told ESPN on Sunday. The New Orleans native is the top-ranked wide receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the SC Next ESPN 300.
"Florida football landed a major recruiting victory as five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from SEC rival Texas to the Gators.
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External links- ESPNOct 11, 2026, 6:42 PMFlorida flips Texas commit Royal, top WR in Class of 2027
Five-star wide receiver prospect Easton Royal has flipped his commitment to Florida, his family told ESPN on Sunday. The New Orleans native is the top-ranked wide receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the SC Next ESPN 300.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 5:01 PMFlorida flips 5-star WR Easton Royal from Texas in recruiting shocker
Florida football landed a major recruiting victory as five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from SEC rival Texas to the Gators.
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