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Tristen Keys, No. 1 Wide Receiver in 2026 Class, Flips From LSU to Tennessee Football

Tristen Keys, the top wide receiver in the 2026 class, joins Tennessee's recruiting class ranked eighth nationally, becoming their third five-star recruit for the upcoming season.

  • Tristen Keys, a five-star wide receiver from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, changed his college choice and pledged to join Tennessee instead of LSU on August 28, 2025.
  • Keys initially committed to LSU on March 19, 2025, but kept an open recruitment during summer, visiting Auburn, Miami, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
  • During his junior year, Keys recorded 58 catches totaling 1,275 yards and scored 14 touchdowns, playing a key role in leading Hattiesburg High to the Mississippi 6A state championship game.
  • Keys stands 6-foot-3, weighs 180 pounds, and is ranked among the nation’s top prospects, second in Tennessee’s 2026 class behind quarterback Faizon Brandon.
  • Keys’ commitment strengthens Tennessee’s pass-catching class alongside two other five-star recruits, while LSU adjusts its 2026 class after losing Keys and Dakorien Moore.
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Tennessee flips 5-star WR Tristen Keys from LSU

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Five-star receiver Tristen Keys has changed his commitment from LSU to Tennessee.

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Five-star Hattiesburg receiver Tristen Keys commits to Tennessee football, flips from LSU

Five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys announced his commitment to Tennessee football and a flip from LSU, where he previously committed in March.

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LSU football's No. 1 wide receiver recruit is flipping his commitment to an SEC rival

Tristen Keys, the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class, is now flipping his verbal commitment from LSU to Tennessee, leaving the Tigers with one fewer five-star pledged to its next freshman class.

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Tristen Keys flips from LSU to Tennessee: Vols lure No. 1 WR in 2026 class away from SEC rival Tigers

The Volunteers added a third five-star prospect to their loaded recruiting class on Thursday

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Tristen Keys, No. 1 wide receiver in 2026 class, flips from LSU to Tennessee football

Tristen Keys is the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class. He joins Tennessee commitment Faizon Brandon, perhaps the No. 1 QB in the class.

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On3 broke the news in on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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