LSU and Lane Kiffin thought flipping America’s No. 1 WR, Easton Royal, from Texas was a given. As a New Orleans native, Royal seemed primed for Louisiana, especially with a massive NIL offer that could make him the highest-paid 2027 recruit. But the Florida Gators crashed the party after a successful visit with Royal and his family.
According to LSUOdyssey.com, the Tigers have reportedly assembled an NIL offer that could make Royal the highest-paid wide receiver in the 2027 class. For context, LSU commit Tristen Keys’ Adidas deal values him in the high six figures. Kiffin appears ready to exceed that for Royal.
Florida didn’t chase the money. Instead, Sumrall rolled out the red carpet for the highly touted recruit during his weekend visit to Gainesville. Obviously, Easton was one of the biggest priorities on the board, and it worked…