Texas in Danger of Losing Coveted 5-Star Recruit to SEC Rival
The top-ranked wide receiver for the Class of 2027 may de-commit from Texas to land with another SEC team.
Texas faces the possibility of losing a highly sought-after five-star recruit, Easton Royal, to an SEC rival. The talented wide receiver verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns in November 2025, but has not yet signed any official paperwork, meaning he remains a free agent. LSU and Florida have been actively pursuing Royal, with Coach Lane Kiffin of the Tigers making securing his signature a top priority.
Rivals recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong predicts that Florida will be the school to sign Royal, rather than LSU. Royal recently visited Florida to watch them defeat Ole Miss 52-28 on September 26, which could bolster their chances of convincing him to commit. Florida will face Texas next weekend, aiming to end their losing streak, which could further complicate matters for Kiffin and his team if Royal ultimately chooses to join the Gators.
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