Top 2027 WR Prospect Eyeing SEC School Visits Amid LSU Push

Easton Royal, the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class, is lining up official visits to multiple SEC programs as LSU tries to flip his Texas commitment.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 7:23pm

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New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, the top-ranked pass-catcher in the 2027 recruiting cycle, is scheduling official visits with several Southeastern Conference programs as LSU makes a push for his commitment. Royal is currently verbally committed to the Texas Longhorns, but LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is working to flip the elite Louisiana prospect.

Why it matters

Landing elite in-state talent like Easton Royal is crucial for LSU as they look to rebuild their program under new head coach Lane Kiffin. Royal is the top-ranked player in Louisiana for the 2027 class, and his commitment would be a major recruiting victory for the Tigers over programs like Texas, which currently holds his verbal pledge.

The details

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Royal has earned offers from a number of top programs, including LSU, Ole Miss, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, and Tennessee, among others. As a junior in 2024, he was a Catholic League All-District First-Team selection after recording over 1,100 all-purpose yards and double-digit touchdowns. Royal is also a standout track athlete, finishing the 100-meter dash in 10.3 seconds last season.

  • Royal finished his junior season in 2024 with 53 receptions for 1,151 yards and 17 touchdowns.
  • Royal ran the 100-meter dash in 10.3 seconds during the 2024 track season.

The players

Easton Royal

A five-star wide receiver and the top-ranked pass-catcher in the 2027 recruiting class, hailing from New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin High School.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach of the LSU Tigers, who is working to flip the commitment of Easton Royal from Texas.

Steve Sarkisian

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who currently holds a verbal commitment from Easton Royal.

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What they’re saying

“The high schools here, it's been great going to them and receiving the feedback. I've always enjoyed, over time, coming here and recruiting. I used to always say it's like: They love football. Everybody says they love football but the high school coaches here and the people in school, they love football.”

— Lane Kiffin, Head Coach, LSU Tigers (SI.com)

What’s next

Royal is set to take official visits to Tennessee, Florida, and Texas as he continues to evaluate his college options.

The takeaway

The recruitment of Easton Royal, the top-ranked wide receiver in the 2027 class, has become a key priority for LSU and new head coach Lane Kiffin as they look to keep elite in-state talent home. Royal's upcoming official visits to SEC programs will be crucial in determining whether Kiffin and the Tigers can flip the talented prospect from his current Texas commitment.