LSU targets five-star receiver Easton Royal for recruitment flip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
LSU football aims to recruit five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, currently committed to Texas. Royal is recognized as Louisiana's top prospect and is ranked No. 5 overall in the 2027 recruiting class. Since the arrival of head coach Lane Kiffin, LSU has prioritized Royal, hosting him multiple times. The program is looking to secure his commitment as the recruiting timeline progresses.
- •Easton Royal committed to Texas on November 25, 2025.
- •LSU's Lane Kiffin has visited Royal at Brother Martin High School.
- •Royal would represent LSU's second five-star and seventh in-state commitment if he flips.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football keeps pushing to flip 5-star receiver from Texas
"LSU football keeps trending up with the top recruit in the state of Louisiana, per reports. Can LSU pull off the five-star flip?
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