The Gulf Shores Star Athlete: Ronnie Royal III

Ronnie Royal III is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Gulf Shores High School. Royal III is ranked as the 234th best recruit in the class of 2024 and is ranked as a top 30 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Royal III is listed as a top 20 recruit in the state of Alabama and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Alabama. His top offers are Florida State, Arkansas, and UCF.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some role models in my life are my dad and my brother.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

When I need to get hyped before a game I listen to NBA YoungBoy and when I need to get my mind right I listen to Adele.

What are the strengths of your game?

I’m fast, have good vision, hit hard, I’m physical, and I never back down

What is your favorite memory of your career?

When I started on varsity my 7th grade year

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

I played 7v7 and I had to guard Travis Hunter and In season I played with Antoino Ross when I was at Alexandria. We grew up playing together every year and we were the best duo before I moved to Gulf Shores.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t stop working, never quit or back down from anything, be humble, and learn how to be coachable

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Santorini

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Marshawn Lynch

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When the Rams won the Super Bowl