Hattiesburg (MS) five-star WR Tristen Keys announced his commitment to LSU football earlier this year. He decided to join LSU over the likes of Ole Miss, Alabama, Mississippi State, Tennessee, and Miami. Last season, the WR produced 1,275 receiving yards with 14 TDs and 58 receptions, leading Hattiesburg to the MHSAA Class 6A title game.
Experts believe that Keys’s recruitment will be a crown jewel of the 2026 class, but that is only if he sticks with it and signs on the dotted line. Looking at what happened back in November last year, such concern is justified. However, a recent video from X suggests that the commitment from the WR remains as strong as Day 1.
Tristen Keys Brings Tiger Pride and Top WR Ranking to LSU
The expectations surrounding the LSU program have evolved as coach Kelly enters his fourth season. For the LSU loyals, the excitement of adding talent only adds to the anticipation of returning to the top of college football. The commitment from the No. 1 WR adds fuel to the fire of expectations.
Before Keys’ commitment, the Tigers had already secured commitments from Kenny Darby and Jakai Anderson. After QB Bryce Underwood‘s flip from the Tigers’ last cycle, clouds of uncertainty regarding Tristen’s commitment remain over the Tigers.
However, a recent video shared by @garlandgillen on X suggests that the WR’s commitment to LSU remains strong.
The No. 1 wide receiver in the country hails from Hattiesburg. 5-star WR Tristen Keys (@Tkgot5) is a member of the LSU Tigers 2026 class.
The 6-2, 185 pound WR plays for Hattiesburg High. The school mascot, Fighting Tigers. School colors, purple and gold.
“Once a Tiger, always… pic.twitter.com/JLP4I9BuxV
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) May 6, 2025
In the video, we see Tristen Keys’s belief in the coaching staff and what he brings to the table on and off the pitch. The staff had words of appreciation while addressing Tristen’s work ethic towards consistency.
Garland Gillen talks about Hattiesburg’s school colors being purple and gold, so Keys will fit in perfectly at LSU. Tristen Keys shared his enthusiasm for being a part of the LSU Tigers program.
“Once a tiger, always a tiger. I have been a tiger all my life. In the next level, looks like I’m gonna be a tiger, so I’m happy to… have this opportunity and am blessed to go to the next level and a big program at LSU, so I am ready for it,” said Keys.
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Amidst the uncertainty in the LSU Tigers, the words from the No. 1 WR give the team peace of mind for the LSU Tigers’ 2026 class.
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