KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a months-long recruiting battle, Tennessee has come out on top in the fight for the nation’s top receiver in the class of 2026.

Tristen Keys announced on social media Thursday night that he is committed to Tennessee, flipping his commitment from LSU to the Volunteers. The Mississippi native had been committed to the Tigers since March.

Keys is the top high school prospect in Mississippi and the No. 7 player in the nation, according to the Rivals Industry Recruiting Ranking.

The Hattiesburg native sat down with Austin Price of WVLT media partner Volquest to discuss his commitment to Tennessee.

Tennessee now has three 5-star commits in its 2026 class. Keys joins quarterback Faizon Brandon and offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda.

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