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

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 3:04 PM ET

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.

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.

The race for LSU 5-star WR commit Tristen Keys continues to heat up

Keys is expected to ink an NIL package that will pay him between $500K to $1 million as a freshman, per @PeteNakos_

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— On3 NIL (@On3NIL) June 13, 2025

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.

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."

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.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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