Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are reshaping their wide receiver group in Baton Rouge, boasting the nation’s premier recruiting class at the position. With three elite wide receivers committed to the Bayou Bengals, Kelly’s recruiting efforts are gaining momentum. However, on Saturday, four-star wide receiver Jakai Anderson switched his commitment from LSU to SMU.
The New Orleans native from McDonough 35, a top-10 Louisiana prospect, had been pledged to the Tigers since June 2024, choosing them over schools like Penn State, Louisville, and Tulane. Standing at 6 feet and 160 pounds, Anderson ranks as the No. 3 wide receiver in Louisiana for the 2026 cycle, drawing interest from multiple top programs despite his initial LSU commitment. His standout junior season earned him 4A All-State honors, marking him as one of Louisiana’s premier talents.
Jakai Anderson showcased his versatility during his junior season, recording 57 receptions for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 151 rushing yards and four scores on 16 carries. A true Swiss Army Knife, the four-star wide receiver from New Orleans is ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect in Louisiana and a top-200 talent nationally for the 2026 cycle.
After flipping his commitment from LSU to SMU on Saturday, Anderson now joins the Mustangs’ 2026 recruiting class, poised to make an immediate impact in the ACC program. Meanwhile, Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers continue to lead the nation with the top wide receiver recruiting haul, featuring three elite prospects committed to the Bayou Bengals, reinforcing their dominance on the recruiting trail despite Anderson’s departure to the Lone Star State.
Tristen Keys: No. 1 WR in America
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers secured a commitment from Jalon Keys, the No. 1 ranked wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting cycle, following his decision in March 2025. The elite prospect from Hattiesburg High School in Mississippi led his team to a 13-1 record in 2024, amassing 58 receptions for 1,275 yards and 14 touchdowns during an outstanding junior season.
As a consensus five-star recruit and the top wide receiver nationally, Keys represents a transformative addition to LSU’s roster. His commitment bolsters the Tigers’ already dominant recruiting class, which boasts the nation’s premier wide receiver haul, solidifying Kelly’s reputation for landing game-changing talent in Baton Rouge.
Jabari Mack: No. 1 WR in Louisiana
Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers secured the commitment of Malik Mack, the top-rated wide receiver in Louisiana and a top-10 wideout nationally for the 2026 recruiting cycle. LSU out-recruited powerhouses like the Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Texas A&M Aggies to land the 6-foot-1, 200-pound standout.
Mack, one of the most coveted prospects in the country, bolsters the Tigers’ nation-leading wide receiver haul, further cementing Kelly’s recruiting dominance in Baton Rouge.
Kenny Darby: 4-star Wide Receiver
LSU’s 2026 recruiting class gained a dynamic talent in Devin Darby, a wide receiver coming off a stellar junior season where he earned 5A All-State honors. Darby recorded an impressive 100 receptions for 1,764 yards and 24 touchdowns, establishing himself as one of Louisiana’s most prolific pass-catchers. The 6-foot, 175-pound speedster, known for his twitchy athleticism, burst onto the scene in 2024, quickly earning an offer from LSU and committing to the Tigers without hesitation.
Ranked as the No. 7 overall prospect in Louisiana and the No. 2 wide receiver in the state, Darby remains a top priority for Brian Kelly’s program heading into his senior year. His addition strengthens LSU’s nation-leading wide receiver haul for 2026.
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