Updated Feb. 6, 2026, 7:19 p.m. ET
He is ranked as the No. 12 overall prospect in his class by the 247Sports Composite.
As the saying goes in recruiting, it’s not over until the player signs, and that is the approach Notre Dame is taking with a five-star Texas commit.
The Irish offered Easton Royal on Wednesday. He is a 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2027 class on the 247Sports composite and has been committed to the Longhorns since late November.
There is some cause for optimism here. 2026 Irish quarterback signee Teddy Jarrard spent time with Royal at the Under Armour All-American Game, and the pair connected for this touchdown.
Relationships matter in recruiting, and if chemistry developed between the two, it could lead Royal to rethink his commitment to Texas. Notre Dame will have to get him on campus before this potential flip gets interesting, but the offer could get the ball rolling.
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