Watch: No.1 WR Tristen Keys talks multi-day visit to Tennessee
Hattiesburg (Miss.) top-rated wide receiver Tristen Keys arrived in Knoxville on Saturday and spent the weekend on Rocky Top, learning more about the program, his potential fit and taking in Tennessee’s second practice of the spring on Monday morning.
Following the multi-day stop, Keys went in-depth with Volquest on what stood out and much more. You can watch the full video below.
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Keys is now the top-rated wide receiver in the On3 Industry Rankings and the No.3 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Keys is set to return to Knoxville he weekend of June 13th for his official visit with the Vols. He will also take official visits to Alabama, LSU, Miami, and Texas A&M.
Below is a look at Keys’s On3 Scouting Summary from Director of Rankings and Scouting Charles Power.
Keys On3 Scouting Summary
Contested catch maven who looks like the top wide receiver prospect early in the 2026 cycle. Has good size, measuring at ver 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with good length as a junior. Turned in a strong junior campaign, catching 58 passes for 1,275 yards and 14 touchdowns while leading his team to a deep playoff run. Excels in contested catch situations, elevating to come down with acrobatic grabs. Hangs in the air and is able to contort his body into favorable positions. Displays a huge catch radius, high-pointing the football and coming down with one-handed grabs. High-level ball tracker with the ability to locate and corral the ball over his shoulder. Shows some route-running nuance. Has some shake off the line of scrimmage and is able to stack corners with his releases. Runs hard after the catch. Able to attack all areas of the field with his well-rounded skill set. Made some huge plays in big contests as a junior. Also a star on the 7-on-7 circuit before his junior season. Good marks in track and field in the high jump (6-0 feet) and triple jump (43-2 feet). Also plays basketball. Can continue improving his top-end speed.
