5-star WR Easton Royal commits to Texas

New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin wide receiver Easton Royal, the No. 7 overall prospect in the Rivals Industry Rankings for the 2027 class, committed to Texas on Saturday.

The five-star prospect chose the Longhorns over a national offer list that includes programs such as Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oregon and Texas A&M.

“I committed to Texas because it has everything I could need in a program,” Royal told Rivals’ Chad Simmons. “Their stability, the love, the culture and, with coach (Chris) Jackson, I know I’m going to get developed for the league; and their academics are off the charts.”

Royal visited Eugene earlier this month and attended Texas’ victory over Texas A&M on Saturday. He is the Longhorns’ first commitment in the 2027 class.

“This was my second time there and I can say there is nothing like playing in DKR in front of 105,000 on a Saturday night,” he said.

Scouting Easton Royal

The most dynamic pass-catcher early in the 2027 cycle and a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Measured at around 5-foot-11, 185 pounds prior to his junior season. One of the fastest top prospects in the cycle, running a scintillating 10.3-second mark in the 100 meters as a sophomore. Brings that elite speed to the gridiron—lethal on vertical routes, easily pulling away from defensive backs downfield. Tough to tackle in the open field and will take it the distance if he finds space at the second level. Shows natural shiftiness as a route-runner, giving him the ability to separate at every level. Among the more productive top wide receivers in the 2027 cycle as a junior. Can continue improving his ability to attack catches with his arms extended, but has shown an expanded catch radius with several highlight-reel grabs. One of the youngest top prospects in the class with a late July birthday prior to his freshman season of college football. Athleticism, budding polish, and big-play ability make him one of the top overall playmakers in the cycle with the potential to develop into a first-round NFL Draft pick. – Charles Power, Director of Scouting and Rankings