'26 MS WR Tristen Keys (Tennessee commit)

[EastTNVol95]

Another really impressive recruiting stat for Heupel and his staff:

In just 5 seasons as head coach, Heup has now landed 4 of the top 10 highest ranked recruits in program history and 6 of the top 25 via 247Sports.

#3 Nico Iamaleava
#4 David Sanders
#7 Tristen Keys
#10 Faizon Brandon
#16 Jordan Ross
#22 Mike Matthews

Dooley, Butch and Pruitt combined to only land 1 of the top 10 and 4 of the top 25 in a combined 11 seasons (Khalil Mckenzie, Darnell Wright, Da'Rick Rogers and Trey Smith).

 

[UTSuave’]

43K views · 485 reactions | 5 Star wr Tristen Keys has flipped his commitment from LSU to the Vols! The number 1 wide receiver of the 2026 cycle and highest wr commit in Tennessee history! #vols #volunteers #ut #utk #tennessee #tn #sec #cfb #colle

5 Star wr Tristen Keys has flipped his commitment from LSU to the Vols! The number 1 wide receiver of the 2026 cycle and highest wr commit in Tennessee history! #vols #volunteers #ut #utk...

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[LittleVol]

Belated BOOM

 

[LittleVol]

Another really impressive recruiting stat for Heupel and his staff:

In just 5 seasons as head coach, Heup has now landed 4 of the top 10 highest ranked recruits in program history and 6 of the top 25 via 247Sports.

#3 Nico Iamaleava
#4 David Sanders
#7 Tristen Keys
#10 Faizon Brandon
#16 Jordan Ross
#22 Mike Matthews

Dooley, Butch and Pruitt combined to only land 1 of the top 10 and 4 of the top 25 in a combined 11 seasons (Khalil Mckenzie, Darnell Wright, Da'Rick Rogers and Trey Smith).

James Pearce?

 

[Glocker_Alum_2005]

BOOOOM

Late to the boom here. Great grab for Pope. Adidas earnings paying off already. This might be a bridge year, but ...

 

[NighthawkVol]

I don’t think Hiter is over. He might not flip but I still believe we have a legit shot of him representing the power T

I said that in another thread. He wasn't thrilled with the decision. It was made for him. We'll keep pushing, I'm sure.

 

[LouderVol]

James Pearce?

its purely HS ranks they consider. Pearce wasn't that high.

per 247, our historical #25 highest rated recruit was Cedric Houston at .9878.
Pearce was a .93

 

[EastTNVol95]

James Pearce?

The list I provided was based on the 247Sports composite rankings.

Pearce was a 5 star strictly on On3...he was a 4 star in the 247Composite and On3 industry rankings.

 

[LowKey]

Holy Shinikies Boom!

 

[25vol]

Another really impressive recruiting stat for Heupel and his staff:

In just 5 seasons as head coach, Heup has now landed 4 of the top 10 highest ranked recruits in program history and 6 of the top 25 via 247Sports.

#3 Nico Iamaleava
#4 David Sanders
#7 Tristen Keys
#10 Faizon Brandon
#16 Jordan Ross
#22 Mike Matthews

Dooley, Butch and Pruitt combined to only land 1 of the top 10 and 4 of the top 25 in a combined 11 seasons (Khalil Mckenzie, Darnell Wright, Da'Rick Rogers and Trey Smith).

I have always heard people say that Tennessee can never recruit again like we did under Fulmer obviously that’s not the case. Josh and his staff have recruited better and better every year and it looks like the relationships that they’re building are finally paying off.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Absolutely elite prospect at WR. Has many weapons in is tool box, may not run a 4.3 40, but:

+ Competitiveness
+ Burst out of breaks
+ High pointing ability
+ Downfield threat
+ Techniques and moves
+ Route running ability

A whole bunch to like about this young man. Great get.

He reminds me of DeVante Parker (former Louisville WR) who went on to be a 1st round pick in 2015 for the Miami Dolphins. Should be a really good player for us. He's got every skill you could ask for in a WR.

 

[INDEFENSE]

I thought the year we got Wright we also got another 5 star T am I not remembering correctly?

 

[MarcoVol]

I thought the year we got Wright we also got another 5 star T am I not remembering correctly?

Wanya Morris, he was ranked #28 overall

 

[overseasorange2]

MY dinner last night was delicious!!! See Below!

 

[WesTnVol]

I’m sure someone can confirm, but I read somewhere that this is back to back years were LSU got the number WR committed only to lose them on a flip. Last year the guy flipped to Oregon, I think. If true

 

[RandomUTfan]

The saltiness of LSU fans also makes me laugh because not only did we smoke them and Kelly in their own house but we’ve been to the playoffs and they haven’t.

I think the saltiness of LSU fans only exists in Vol fans heads. I've seen every comment on this on Tiger Rant and LSU's 247 site and they don't seem that upset about it. There are a couple of people saying stuff about the fact the offense is what it is as far as producing NFL ready receivers, but they're just piggy backing on what actual NFL guys have already said. I think they should be more worried than they are.

 

[RandomUTfan]

247 (not composite) has us at #6 in recruiting. I assume it will be top 5 when we get auburn’s commit on Monday

I saw that too. If anyone wants to know how to see these rankings, go to the Composite rankings and take out Composite in the address bar so it just says TeamRankings.

 

[#Vol4Life1991]

I saw that too. If anyone wants to know how to see these rankings, go to the Composite rankings and take out Composite in the address bar so it just says TeamRankings.

Its annoying, 247 needs to make it easy to see both rankings.

 

[RandomUTfan]

Its annoying, 247 needs to make it easy to see both rankings.

I don't know why they refuse to push their own rankings. The composite is no longer a unicorn in recruiting. Everyone has a version. I really don't care where ESPN has us ranked anyway. Never have.

 

[butchna]

Here to find out from the same reliable sources why this doesn’t matter cuz Kelsey Pope caint crute and Heup caint close.

 

[wrangler]

I’m sure someone can confirm, but I read somewhere that this is back to back years were LSU got the number WR committed only to lose them on a flip. Last year the guy flipped to Oregon, I think. If true

https://247sports.com/Player/dakorien-moore-46111842/

 

[MHS Rebel]

I saw that too. If anyone wants to know how to see these rankings, go to the Composite rankings and take out Composite in the address bar so it just says TeamRankings.

Werkt fur me !

 

[Glitch]

Lol

LSU be like....

"Winning? I don't even like winning...."

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Somebody get *@TN-POSSUM to put Kelsey Pope in Pope garb immediately please.

 

[Brillovol]

@dascoop @KingVFL @allvolrecruiting @Ericvol2096

I expect a full summation of how we once again swing and Amish another WR rakroot, on my desk by 0800 hours. If its coaching, or a coach, or not a coach. Someone's ice is gettin' fahred! I havent fahred anyone since we lost the SECCG, so i'm due.

@InVOLuntary just learned how to write strongly worded emails. So, he and his wife Karen will send that: