LSU's 2027 quarterback commit Peyton Houston has become the most influential voice in his class when it comes to helping the Tigers recruit top prospects across the country. He's working hard behind the scenes to bring wide receiver targets Easton Royal and Miguel Whitley into the fold, but there's one major obstacle ahead of them. There are a handful of SEC rivals in contention for both highly sought-after playmakers. Whitley, 6-foot, 170 pounds, has fielded offers from schools across the country, including Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas, Texas Tech, Nebraska and many others. He is the No. 191-ranked athlete in the country for 2027, No. 28 among wide receivers and No. 9 among players in Louisiana,  according to 247Sports Composite Rankings . Miguel Whitley lines up to during practice for St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. | Courtesy of Miguel Whitley's Instagram. As a junior, he caught 46 passes for 869 yards and 14 touchdowns for St. Augustine High School in the heart of downtown New Orleans.…