Royal Capell

Pronounced kuh-PELL A true freshman who entered his college career with a reputation as an explosive athlete. High School: Played for coach David Saenz at Steele … A two-time all-district selection and a seven-time player of the week ... Helped take his team deep into the playoffs as a senior, leading the team with well over 1,000 receiving yards and double-digit receiving touchdowns while also pacing the team in all-purpose yards and return yards … As a junior he caught 59 passes for 788 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Knights to a 13-2 record and an appearance in the semifinal of the playoffs … As a sophomore he caught 62 passes for 767 yards and six touchdowns … Also competed in track and field, running the 100 meters in under 11 seconds … A three-time selection to the all-academic team ... The No. 122 wide receiver prospect in the national class and the No. 125 overall prospect in Texas according to 247Sports … Enrolled in the spring of 2025 ... Chose Oklahoma State over reported offers from Oklahoma, Oregon, Cincinnati, Indiana, Missouri, Duke, Baylor, Houston and others. Personal: Son of Dante Payne and Ebony Portis ... Stepdad is Tereko Portis ... Born in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Father, Dante, played football at Robert Morris University ... He was a four-year letterwinner from 1994-97 at defensive back and a two-time All-Northeast Conference selection who was part of the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ... Studying business ... Part of a military family who moved often when he was growing up.