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Nation’s No. 1 WR says Alabama told him not to come on official: “My bags were packed”

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Tristen Keys was set to officially visit Alabama football this week, but he was told not to come.

Keys is a five-star 2026 recruit and is considered the No. 1 wide receiver in the country. He is currently committed to LSU.

The Mississippi product confirmed he did not cancel his own official visit to Alabama via X after reports of him no longer visiting Alabama surfaced.

“All of this is false. I (Tristen Keys) did not cancel the OV. I got a call after a training session to not come this week. My bags were packed already.