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Easton Royal and 5 other standouts from Under Armour All-America Game

Story byDaytona Beach News-JournalZach Allen, Daytona Beach News-JournalSun, January 4, 2026 at 5:35 AM UTC·5 min readDELAND — Players and photographers surrounded five-star wide receiver and 2027 Texas commit Easton Royal as he accepted a chain and signed football for being the 2026 Under Armour Next All-America Game’s most valuable player on Saturday, Jan. 3.“I’ve been saying this since day one since I came out of the womb. I’m the best in the nation,” Royal said on the microphone at midfield. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRoyal earned the recognition after icing a 23-9 Team Roses victory over Team Pearls with a 42-yard, one-handed touchdown reception with 8:02 left in the game.

Easton Royal and 5 other standouts from Under Armour All-America Game

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Key Highlights

  • It was the longest offensive play in a rainy and defensive contest at Spec Martin Stadium. Team Roses hadn’t led until a 4-yard Peyton Houston rushing touchdown broke a 9-9 tie with 10:50 remaining in the fourth quarter.
  • Royal scored a two-point conversion on a reverse to extend his team’s lead to 17-9 before his one-handed grab. Team Pearls led 6-0 in the first quarter after a 24-yard passing touchdown from Jayce Johnson to Tyren Hornes and led 9-6 after a 46-yard field goal from Harran Zureikat with seven minutes left in the second quarter.
  • But its offense stalled while Team Roses scored 17 straight to end the game. Let’s take a look at some of the top performers from the 18th annual high school football all-star showcase. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEaston Royal, Team RosesTeam Rose’s Easton Royal (3) runs down the field with the ball and scores a two-point conversion during the Under Armour All-America Game Saturday, Jan.
  • 3, 2026 at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand. Royal produced the highlight of the night. He fought off Joshua Dobson, a five-star recruit and the No.
  • 3 overall player in 247Sports’ Class of 2027 rankings, with his left hand and reeled in the 42-yard catch from Notre Dame commit Teddy Jarrard with his right. The play likely earned Royal the MVP award, as he finished with three receptions for 46 yards, a touchdown and a two-point conversion.
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