LSU football positioned to secure five-star recruit Easton Royal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LSU football is emerging as the top candidate to flip five-star wide receiver Easton Royal from Texas. Royal, the top recruit in Louisiana and ranked No. 5 nationally, originally committed to the Longhorns in November 2025 but has remained open to other options. Rivals gives LSU an 86% chance to acquire him, bolstered by predictions from analyst Steve Wiltfong. Lane Kiffin's hiring and attention to Royal during campus visits has reportedly strengthened the Tigers' position. As Royal evaluates his commitment, LSU's class ranking could significantly improve if he decides to return home.
- •Easton Royal is the top recruit in Louisiana and a five-star wide receiver.
- •Royal committed to Texas in November 2025 but is reconsidering.
- •Rivals gives LSU an 86% chance to secure Royal's commitment.
- •Lane Kiffin has made Royal a priority since his hiring.
- •LSU currently ranks No. 10 nationally in recruiting.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football is the favorite to land five-star Easton Royal
"LSU football could be on the verge of a massive five-star flip. The Tigers are now considered the favorite to land Louisiana's top recruit.
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