LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin is scheduled to take the stage at SEC Media Days on July 23.

And there’s a decent chance that Kiffin will have given LSU football fans a big reason to smile by that date.

Kiffin and the Tigers are currently in the midst of trying to flip 2027 five-star wide receiver Easton Royal from the Texas Longhorns.

Royal, 5-foot-11/214 pounds from New Orleans, LA, has been committed to Texas since last November. He’s rated by 247Sports as the No. 1 wide receiver in the nation.

LSU is trying to keep Royal in state, and despite a push from Texas quarterback Arch Manning, the Tigers have given the five-star recruit plenty to think about (including a big NIL deal).

And he could be making a decision by next week.

“A well-placed source believes that the Tigers are being very aggressive on the NIL front to keep the No. 4 prospect in the Rivals300 in-state,” reported Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman on Friday. “Some within his circle believe a decision could come as soon as next week.”

Spiegelman also reported that sources close to Royal say he is “torn.”

Ultimately, it feels like it would be a surprise if Royal chose to stick with Texas over the in-state Tigers, but you never know in recruiting.

It’s worth noting, however, that LSU running back commit Trey Martin recently made a comment that indicated Royal is already in the boat with the Tigers.

“The best in the Boot stay in the Boot,” said Martin. “We have a lot of great guys like Pop (Houston) and Easton (Royal). We’re going to build a great class… They (LSU) don’t play. I know they’re gonna win, and they might even win a national championship this year.”

Royal has the talent to be an early-round NFL draft pick. And I just don’t see how he can pass up the opportunity to be the next Ja’Marr Chase/Justin Jefferson/Brian Thomas Jr-type receiver that stays home and carries on the elite LSU wide receiver tradition.