Tennessee football receiver commit Tristen Keys has missed time for Hattiesburg High School this season due to a minor injury. Returning from injury against Meridian last week, Keys gave the home fans quiet the scare.
After catching a pass, making a man miss and strolling into the end zone. But one he crossed the goal line, Keys started limping and grabbing at his hamstring. Even the ball boys looked concern before Keys shook it off and began dancing to celebrate the touchdown.
Hattiesburg’s (MS) Tristen Keys with his first TD back off of injury👀
Keys is a Tennessee 5-star WR commit.
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The celebration isn’t a completely new one. It was a popular touchdown celebration a few years ago. Former Tennessee punt returner Dee Williams faked a hamstring injury in celebration after housing a punt against Vanderbilt during the 2022 season.
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Hattiesburg went to knock off Meridian 42-16 last week. Keys and Tigers improved to 3-2 on the season with the lopsided win over Meridian.
Keys ranks as a five-star recruit and the No. 6 player in the country according to the 247sports composite rankings. The Hattiesburg native also ranks as the top player in the state of Mississippi and the No. 1 receiver in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
The five-star receiver flipped from LSU to Tennessee back in August after officially visiting Tennessee in June. Keys returned to Tennessee for an unofficial visit a few weeks ago when the Vols hosted Georgia at Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee football’s 2026 recruiting class currently contains 24 commitments and is one of the best receiver classes in the entire country. The Vols’ 24-commit class currently ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the SEC according to the 247sports team rankings.
