The Buzz: LSU Football Hosts Five-Star Wide Receiver Commit, Trio of Top Pledges

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated May 28, 2025 1:30 PM ET

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue an impressive offseason on the recruiting trail with the program currently holding the No. 1 class in the 2026 cycle.

For the Bayou Bengals, it's the wide receiver position that has taken America by storm in next year's cycle with LSU holding commitments from a trio of top prospects.

Kelly and Co. hold pledges from Tristen Keys, the No. 1 wideout in the nation, Jabari Mack, the No. 1 receiver in Louisiana and Kenny Darby, the No. 2 rated pass-catcher in the Bayou State.

The three wide receivers made their way to LSU last weekend for an unofficial visit to campus where they had the opportunity to check-in with position coach Cortez Hankton and spend time together in Baton Rouge.

Just days later, the trio hit the field for a workout to sharpen their skills before the 2025 season.

Brian Kelly and the #LSU Tigers hold commitments from a trio of the top wide receivers in America.

Tristen Keys: No. 1 WR in America
Jabari Mack: No. 1 WR in Louisiana
Kenny Darby: No. 2 WR in Louisiana

Last weekend, all 3 visited LSU.

Today, they hit the field for a workout. pic.twitter.com/YOu40xEmyy
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) May 27, 2025

Keys, Mack and Darby all three remain sought-after prospects on the recruiting scene with the LSU program keeping a foot on the gas for their services.

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Tristen Keys: No. 1 WR in America

Kelly and the LSU Tigers gained a commitment from Keys, the top-ranked wideout in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle, after revealing a decision in March.

The coveted prospect is coming off of an impressive junior campaign where led his Hattiesburg High School squad to a 13-1 record in 2024 after logging 58 receptions for 1,275 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns last season.

Keys is rated as the No. 1 wide receiver and a consensus five-star prospect with LSU locking down the program-changing recruit.

Jabari Mack: No. 1 WR in Louisiana

Mack, the No. 1 rated wideout in Louisiana, is ranked as a Top-10 receiver in America with Kelly's crew winning out for his services.

LSU earned the pledge over the likes of the Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas A&M Aggies after going public with a commitment decision this spring.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pounder remains one of the most sought-after prospects in America with the Bayou Bengals landing the pledge.

Kenny Darby: 4-star Wide Receiver

Darby is fresh off of a junior campaign where he landed on the 5A All-State team after logging 100 receptions for 1,764 yards and 24 scores. One of the most prolific receivers in Louisiana, Darby is a player the program remains high on heading into his senior season.

The 6-foot, 175-pounder is a speedy, twitchy wideout that burst on the scene in 2024 with LSU extending an offer. Darby wasted no time in pledging to the program.

Darby is rated as the No. 7 overall prospect in Louisiana and the No. 2 wide receiver.