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Tennessee Turns Up the Heat on 5-Star LSU Commit Tristen Keys Ahead of Pivotal Visit

Recruiting season is in full swing, and while commitments have been rolling in across the country, the battle for elite talent is far from over. One of the most closely watched sagas in college football recruiting this summer involves none other than Tristen Keys, the nation’s No. 1-ranked wide receiver and No. 3 overall prospect, who is currently committed to LSU. But with a jam-packed June schedule and a critical official visit to Knoxville on the horizon, the Tennessee Volunteers are looking to pull off what would be one of the biggest flips in recent recruiting memory.

Keys, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound electric playmaker out of Mississippi, shocked many when he originally committed to Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers. At the time, Tennessee fans were optimistic that Josh Heupel and his coaching staff had done enough to secure his services, especially given the strong relationship they had built with the five-star standout. But despite the early disappointment, the door has never fully closed for the Volunteers, and now it appears to be swinging wide open once again.

Over the weekend, Keys made an official visit to Miami, meeting with Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes’ staff. It’s part of a whirlwind tour that will include several top programs, but all eyes are on his upcoming visit to Knoxville on June 13. According to On3 and 247Sports insider Chad Simmons, Tennessee remains firmly in the mix, and Heupel is preparing to roll out the red carpet to convince Keys that Rocky Top is where he belongs.

The Vols’ 2026 recruiting class is already packed with firepower. Five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon and elite wideout Gabriel Osenda have pledged their allegiance to Tennessee, giving Heupel a dangerous foundation to build around. Add to that the possibility of landing Savion Hiter, the No. 1-ranked running back in the nation, and the idea of a Keys-Brandon-Osenda-Hiter quartet becomes a terrifying proposition for SEC defenses.

Despite his LSU commitment, Keys has made it clear that his recruitment is still open. His body language and recent comments suggest that while he respects the Tigers, he’s willing to listen to other pitches—and Tennessee is going all-in. Heupel has made Keys a top priority, emphasizing his potential role as a centerpiece in what could become the most explosive offense in the nation by 2026.

For Keys, the decision could come down to more than just football. The atmosphere in Knoxville, the player development, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact might be enough to sway him. Tennessee’s track record of putting wide receivers into the NFL, coupled with the chance to play in a dynamic, high-tempo offense, could be the deciding factor.

This recruitment isn’t over. Far from it.

While LSU fans may still feel confident, the reality is that recruiting in today’s landscape is never truly settled until the ink dries on Signing Day. For Josh Heupel and Tennessee, the mission is clear: seize the momentum, win the weekend on June 13, and flip the most coveted wide receiver in the 2026 class.

Tristen Keys may have committed to LSU, but the Vols are making a powerful push to rewrite the ending of this story. And if they succeed, it could mark a defining moment in Tennessee’s return to national dominance.