Top 2026 LSU WR Commit’s Surprise Tennessee Visit Sparks Recruitment Frenzy

Tennessee’s got its sights set on a prime catch in the 2026 recruiting haul — a real gem they’re itching to pull away from LSU’s grasp. Tristen Keys, the 6-foot-3, 180-pound wideout from Hattiesburg High in Mississippi, holds the top spot among receivers in his class and already pledged to LSU back in March. But here’s the twist: Keys isn’t just touring Tennessee — he’s headed to check out Alabama, Auburn, Texas A&M, and the Auburn Tigers too, according to insider Steve Wiltfong from On3. The Vols put their offer on the table early April, and Keys has already scoped them out unofficially during last season’s Florida and Kentucky clashes. Now, with a visit to Rocky Top lined up for June 13 — before swinging by Alabama and LSU — Tennessee’s pulling out all the stops to turn this commitment around. Given their strong 2026 class with eight pledges already, including top quarterback Faizon Brandon and a host of skilled position players, this could be the bold move that shakes things up. LEARN MOREThe Vols have eight commitments in their 2026 football recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, wide receiver Tyran Evans, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman C.J. Edwards and defensive lineman Zach Groves.Tennessee is looking to flip a coveted football prospect in the class of 2026.Keys will visit Tennessee June 13 before Alabama and LSU.LSU wide receiver commitment Tristen Keys will visit Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Texas A&M and the Tigers, according to Steve Wiltfong of On3.Tennessee offered Keys a scholarship on April 2, 2024. He unofficially visited Tennessee for both the Florida and Kentucky games in 2024.

Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).The 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect is from Hattiesburg High School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and ranks as the No. 1 wide receiver in the class of 2026. The five-star prospect committed to LSU on March 19.