Five-Star LSU Football Target Set to Visit Miami Hurricanes for Florida Gators Clash

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Sep 20, 2025 4:29 PM ET

New Orleans (La.) Brother Martin five-star wide receiver Easton Royal has emerged as a top target for Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle.

Royal, the No. 2 rated wideout in America, has cruised up the recruiting rankings following a standout summer after earning a myriad of new scholarships.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder has received offers from the LSU Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, Miami Hurricanes, Michigan Wolverines, Florida State Seminoles, and Tennessee Volunteers, among several others, as his rise continues.

Kelly and the LSU Tigers remain a program that has come out the gates hot for Royal with the hometown school pushing the right buttons.

Royal was back in Baton Rouge last weekend for the Bayou Bengals' matchup against the Florida Gators.

“The thing that fires me up is LSU is always knowing they produce good wide receivers so it’s a blessing to be wanted to be a part of that legacy,” Royal told Rivals.

“The thing that makes them a potential fit is the way the love to take 1-on-1 with their receivers.”

Now, fresh off of a visit to LSU in Week 3, Royal will be back on the road again this weekend for a trip to an ACC program.

Sources tell LSU Tigers On SI that Royal will hit the road to Coral Gables (Fla.) to visit with the Miami Hurricanes for the program's matchup against the Florida Gators.

Miami has proven they will dip into Louisiana for prospects on the recruiting scene with the Hurricanes now getting Royal in on an unofficial visit.

LSU remains a contender for the coveted wideout as his recruitment blossoms across his junior campaign in 2025.

During his sophomore campaign in 2024, Easton was a Catholic League All-District First-Team selection with more than 1,100 all-purpose yards for the Brother Martin Crusaders. He also logged double-digit touchdowns.

LSU has a proven track record of keeping Louisiana's top talent in The Boot with the likes of Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas and TaRon Francis, as of late, remaining in-state.

Now, the Tigers will have their work cut out for them for the top wide receiver in Louisiana's services as the Miami Hurricanes and other top programs battle for his services.

This article first appeared on LSU Tigers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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