LSU has landed a game-changing 5-star weapon. Well, valued at $523K in NIL by On3, he’s the consensus top WR in the 2026 class. On top of that, the 247Sports composite ranks him No. 1 at his position, the top recruit in Mississippi, and No. 3 overall nationally. His verbal commitment to LSU on March 19 shocked many who expected Tennessee to be his destination. But now, all eyes are on LSU and Brian Kelly as tensions build for what comes next.

The 5-star WR in the spotlight is LSU commit Tristen Keys , and tension has surrounded his recruiting battle with the Vols. On3’s Chad Simmons reported that Tennessee QB commit Faizon Brandon , also a 5-star, has been doing everything he can to sway Keys. Brandon even showed up in bright orange Adidas cleats at a HS practice, hinting that the d

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