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LSU 5-Star WR Commit Reported to Ink NIL Package Worth up to $1 Million

LSU 5-Star WR Commit Reported to Ink NIL Package Worth up to $1 Million originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite already being committed to the LSU Tigers, that hasn't stopped several other big-time programs from pursuing five-star wide receiver recruit Tristen Keys. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native is the No. 5 player in the country according to On3, as well as the top wideout and best player in Mississippi. Advertisement In addition to the Tigers, Miami, Tennessee, Alabama, Texas A&M and Auburn are all pushing their NIL budgets to secure the talents of this 6-foot-2.5, 185-pound burgeoning star. Because so many teams are still recruiting Keys, his NIL valuation could push close to $1 million, according to the latest reporting from On3's Pete Nakos. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Keys had secured a NIL agreement with athletic apparel and footwear company Adidas, estimated to be worth over $500,000, according to On3. Keys joined LSU in March over offers from several college football powerhouse programs. In just 10 games played last season as a junior at Hattiesburg (MS), Keys collected 40 passes for 839 yards and 12 touchdowns. Hattiesburg's Tristen Keys (5) returns for the Tigers during play against Grenada in the MHSAA 6A championship game.© Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Per a scouting report from Charles Power posted at On3, Keys is a "contested catch maven who looks like the top wide receiver prospect early in the 2026 cycle," and he "displays a huge catch radius, high-pointing the football and coming down with one-handed grabs." Advertisement Despite not even having enrolled in a college yet, Keys is ranked No. 19 among high school players in the NIL 100, On3's list of estimated NIL values. Keys is one of two five-star recruits committed to LSU, joined by defensive lineman Richard Anderson for the 2026 class. The Tigers also already have seven four-star commitments as well and rank second in On3's team recruiting rankings. Related: 5-Star LSU Commit Posts Two-Word Message After Massive NIL Deal Revealed Related: Garrett Nussmeier Has Hilarious One-Word Reaction to LSU's Social Media Post This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.