LSU gets prediction to flip 5-star receiver Easton Royal from Texas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
LSU is gaining momentum in its pursuit of Easton Royal, a five-star receiver committed to Texas. Lane Kiffin's team has targeted the New Orleans prospect, ranked as the No. 1 receiver in the 2027 class. Royal has been committed to the Longhorns since November, but has visited LSU multiple times. Rivals' Sam Spiegelman provided a prediction with 65% confidence that LSU will successfully flip Royal, indicating the possibility of continued recruitment activity through the season.
- •Easton Royal is committed to Texas but has visited LSU frequently.
- •He is ranked the No. 1 receiver and No. 5 overall in the 2027 class.
- •Rivals' analyst Sam Spiegelman predicts a 65% chance for LSU to flip Royal.
- •Royal has been committed to Texas since November 2025.
- •Recruitment battles like this may continue into the upcoming season.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — LSU lands new prediction to flip 5-star Texas receiver commit
"The five-star New Orleans prospect has been committed to the Longhorns since November, but Lane Kiffin and the Tigers have relentlessly pursued him.
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