Easton Royal on Florida's Win at Texas: 'Coach Sumrall Is Going to Continue to Be a Winner'

Six days after five-star wide receiver Easton Royal flipped his commitment from Texas to Florida, the Gators beat the Longhorns 27-24 in Austin. Royal noticed.

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"Coach Sumrall is going to continue to be a winner at Florida," Royal told 247Sports/Swamp247's Tyler Harden, who posted the quote after the win. Harden's full story with more from Royal is for 247Sports VIP subscribers.

Royal, a 2027 receiver from Brother Martin in New Orleans, flipped from Texas to Florida on Oct. 11. Sumrall was in New Orleans on Thursday night to watch him play (our story). After the flip, Florida's 2027 class rose to No. 4 in ESPN's class rankings (our story).

Royal reacts

247Sports posted Royal's reaction to the win: "5 ⭐️ WR Easton Royal flipped from Texas to Florida last week, this week he reacts to Florida's win over Texas 🔥"

5 ⭐️ WR Easton Royal flipped from Texas to Florida last week, this week he reacts to Florida's win over Texas 🔥

— 247Sports (@247Sports) October 17, 2026

Other recruits weigh in

Royal wasn't the only recruit talking. Corey Bender's Gators Online roundup said top recruits were "RAVING" about the Gators after the upset, sharing reactions including "Reminder that Florida is not to be played with," "That's how you respond to losses" and "I want them back in the rankings." The full roundup is for On3+ subscribers.

Sources: Tyler Harden, 247Sports/Swamp247, 247Sports, Gators Online.