“Meet the Future Stars: How LSU’s 2026 WR Class Could Redefine College Football”

The LSU football program just made headlines with some electrifying news that has fans buzzing with excitement! Recently, the Tigers secured two impressive recruits—wide receivers Tristen Keys and Jabari Mack—who have bolstered their 2026 recruiting class to the top spot nationally. With star player Keys, a five-star talent and the top-ranked wide receiver for the cycle, committing to LSU over fierce competition from powerhouses like Tennessee and Alabama, the program is clearly on a roll. Following closely, four-star Mack, who hails from New Orleans, also chose to don the purple and gold, further solidifying LSU’s dominant position in recruiting rankings. These strategic additions not only showcase head coach Brian Kelly’s vision for the program but also set a promising tone for LSU’s future on the field. With this latest wave of talent, Tigers fans are rightly thrilled about the upcoming season and beyond. Buckle up, because LSU Football is just getting started! LEARN MORE

They join Jakai Anderson, the first commitment for head coach Brian Kelly’s 2026 class, and No. 24 wide receiver Kenny Darby. All four pass catchers rank inside the top 50 at their position.Here are LSU’s four wide receiver commitments in the 2026 class.The latest commitment, Mack made his announcement on Saturday. The New Orleans native chose his home state school over Texas, Texas A&M, and Ohio State.Darby hails from Bossier City, LA and committed to LSU in November 2024, and doubled down in January. He is Louisiana’s No. 7 prospect and No. 24 at his position.LSU football picked up two wide receiver commitments this week, which brought its 2026 class to No. 1 in the nation.

Tristen Keys, Five-Star

Thanks to the commitments of Keys and Mack, the Tigers pulled ahead of USC and Oregon in the national rankings for 2026 classes, according to On3’s Industry Rankings. Texas A&M and Auburn round out the top five.Keys is the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 cycle, announcing he committed to the Tigers over Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas A&M on Wednesday.

Jabari Mack, Four-Star

Anderson got things rolling for LSU’s 2026 class, becoming the first commit in June 2024. He needed just two visits to campus to solidify his decision to stick with his home state school.The six-foot, 200-pounder is the No. 11 wide receiver and No. 5 prospect out of Louisiana. He attended Destrehan High School and was teammates with 2025 LSU signee Phillip Wright III.

Kenny Darby, Four-Star

A native of Hattiesburg, MS, Keys stands a six-foot-two and 185 pounds. As a junior, he recorded 1,275 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns, leading his team to a deep playoff run. On3 scouts note that he “excels in contested catch situations” with the ability to get vertical and control his body in the air.The cycle’s top wide receiver Tristen Keys made his announcement on Wednesday. He was followed by Jabari Mack, a four-star who made his intentions known on Saturday.

Jakai Anderson, Four-Star

Standing at six-feet and 175 pounds, Darby attends Airline High School. He led Louisiana as a junior with 100 catches for 1,764 yards and 24 touchdowns. He’ll continue to develop ahead of his senior season before heading to Baton Rouge in January.The New Orleans native is six-feet tall and 160 pounds. On3’s scouts said he is “extremely fluid and twitched up” with great speed to separate himself from any defender. Anderson attends high school at McDonogh and earned All-State status as a junior. He set the standard for a Louisiana-heavy 2026 class as one of seven commitments from the state.