Notre Dame’s Bold Play to Sway Texas’ Top 5-Star Recruit Sparks Intense Recruiting Battle

Recruiting season is as unpredictable as ever, and Notre Dame’s latest move proves they’re not ready to throw in the towel. Just last Wednesday, the Irish extended an offer to Easton Royal — a 5-star recruit from New Orleans, standing 5-foot-11 and weighing in at 185 pounds — who’s been pledged to Texas since November. Ranked number 12 nationally in the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite, Royal’s commitment looked set in stone. But here’s where it gets interesting: the budding connection between Royal and Notre Dame’s 2026 quarterback signee, Teddy Jarrard, who recently teamed up with Royal at the Under Armour All-American Game, might just spark a reconsideration. Chemistry in recruiting isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the catalyst that could redefine Royal’s future. Notre Dame’s challenge now? To get him on campus and keep the momentum going for a potential flip. It’s a high-stakes game of patience and persuasion, and the Irish appear ready to play it to win. LEARN MORE

As the saying goes in recruiting, it’s not over until the players signs, and that is the approach that Notre Dame is taking with a 5-star Texas commit.

The Irish offered Easton Royal on Wednesday, a 5-foot, 11-inch and 185-pound New Orleans, Louisiana native. He’s ranked as the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite, and has been committed to the Longhorns since late November.

There is some good news here, as 2026 Irish quarterback signee Teddy Jarrard just spent some time with Royal at the Under Armour All-American Game, as the pair connected for this touchdown.

Relationships matter in recruiting, and if there was some chemistry developed between the two, it could mean that Royal might be rethinking his commitment to Texas. Notre Dame will have to get him on campus for this potential flip to get interesting, and the offer could get the ball rolling in that direction.

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