Texas didn’t just beat No. 3 Texas A&M on Friday — the Longhorns flipped the momentum of their entire recruiting operation. Four major commitments in the span of a few weeks have pushed Texas back into national relevance on the trail, signaling that Steve Sarkisian’s program is building both star power and depth across multiple classes.
This latest wave of recruits doesn’t just fill holes. It redefines what the Longhorns can look like in 2026 and 2027.
Texas rides post-A&M momentum as WR Easton Royal commits
The headline addition is Easton Royal, a five-star receiver in the 2027 class. Ranked among the top players in the country, Royal committed to Texas just one day after the Longhorns stunned Texas A&M 27–17 in Austin.
Royal chose Texas over multiple blue-blood programs, and the timing of his commitment wasn’t subtle. The upset win didn’t just elevate the Longhorns’ playoff argument — it gave recruits a clear picture of the program’s trajectory…