LSU hosts five-star wide receiver Easton Royal on official visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:58 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

LSU hosts five-star wide receiver Easton Royal on official visit

Summary

LSU football welcomed Easton Royal, a five-star wide receiver and top prospect from Louisiana, for an official visit over the weekend. Currently committed to Texas, Royal made his third visit to Baton Rouge this spring, impressing the coaching staff with the experience. The recruiting focus on Royal is critical for LSU, as the team aims to secure the top player in Louisiana against SEC competition. Royal plans to visit Florida and Texas in June as part of his recruiting activities.

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Key Details

•Royal is ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver and No. 10 overall for 2027.
•Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron engaged with Royal during the visit.
•Royal has two more official visits scheduled for June.
•The visit is part of LSU's strategy to flip top local recruits from Texas.

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LSU football hosted five-star wideout Easton Royal on an official visit, gaining ground with Texas in the race for the Longhorns commit.
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