Easton Royal, top WR in '27, flips to Florida from Texas

Key Points:

• Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, the top-ranked wide receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the 2027 ESPN 300, has flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida, according to his family.
• Royal's decision follows a recent visit to Florida and months of recruitment interest from multiple SEC programs, including LSU, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.
• Florida coach Jon Sumrall, in his first year with the Gators, secured a major recruiting win by landing Royal, who has a longstanding relationship with Sumrall dating back to his time at Tulane.
• Royal is expected to cancel visits to Texas and LSU and shut down his recruiting process, becoming a key addition to Florida’s No. 8-ranked 2027 class alongside other top prospects.
• Royal, a multisport athlete from New Orleans, broke a 46-year-old Louisiana state record in the 100-meter dash and had an outstanding junior football season, making him a dynamic college prospect; his flip is a significant setback for Texas and coach Steve Sarkisian.