LSU coaches follow Texas WR commit Easton Royal amid flip talks
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Easton Royal, a five-star wide receiver from New Orleans Brother Martin, is being closely watched by LSU coaches amid ongoing discussions about his commitment to Texas. Although Royal has been committed to Texas since last November, he is keeping his options open and attending games this fall. LSU's interest has intensified since they hired Lane Kiffin, with coaches George McDonald and Ed Orgeron present for Royal's recent game against Edna Karr. Royal stated that he is close to making a decision regarding his recruitment. The Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine indicates LSU is the favorite to flip him, but Florida has also emerged as a contender for his commitment.
- •Easton Royal remains committed to Texas but is exploring options.
- •LSU has intensified efforts to flip Royal during fall visits.
- •Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is also monitoring Royal's recruitment.
- •Royal plans to return to Florida next weekend for another visit.
- •LSU currently has the No. 10 recruiting class, while Texas is No. 6.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Two more visits set for Texas WR commit Easton Royal
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Ed Orgeron returns to recruiting trail as LSU pushes to flip 5-star Texas commit
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — LSU coaches watching Texas Five-Star Plus+ WR commit Easton Royal as flip talks persist
"The recruitment of New Orleans Brother Martin Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Easton Royal remains red-hot. Despite being committed to Texas since last November, Royal has kept his options open and he’s been on the road this fall. From the jump, LSU has been doing all it can to flip Royal and keep him in The […]
"Easton Royal has been committed to Texas since last November but LSU and Florida are pushing hard to flip him away.
"The Gators certainly feel like the favorite to flip the Louisiana product.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:20 AMTwo more visits set for Texas WR commit Easton Royal
The Gators certainly feel like the favorite to flip the Louisiana product.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 1:43 AMEd Orgeron returns to recruiting trail as LSU pushes to flip 5-star Texas commit
Easton Royal has been committed to Texas since last November but LSU and Florida are pushing hard to flip him away.
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 1:04 AMLSU coaches watching Texas Five-Star Plus+ WR commit Easton Royal as flip talks persist
The recruitment of New Orleans Brother Martin Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Easton Royal remains red-hot. Despite being committed to Texas since last November, Royal has kept his options open and he’s been on the road this fall. From the jump, LSU has been doing all it can to flip Royal and keep him in The […]
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