Tennessee football is set to host two elite wide receiver prospects this weekend in an attempt to flip Tennessee's outlook completely.
Josh Heupel and the Vols are set to host four-star wide receiver Chris Stewart and five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys this weekend, two receivers that have been on Tennessee's radar for a while.
Both players are members of the 2026 recruiting class and are committed, but that doesn't mean anything in the new world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
According to On3, Stewart, a Pearland, Texas, native and Texas Longhorns commit, is firmly committed to Texas, but things could be changing.
He was scheduled to visit Tennessee next weekend, but the visit date was moved up a week as Tennessee seems to be making him one of two massive priorities coming to campus this weekend.
Stewart mentioned his relationship with Heupel and wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope as a big reason why he likes Tennessee. It also helps that Heupel is known for running an explosive, high-powered offense, benefitting receivers in the system.
"The relationship with coach Pope and Heupel with my family has been great," Stewart told on3. "I like how they run a spread offense, so I think it will be great to get down there and take a visit and see what it's about."
While Stewart would be a huge flip for the Vols, an even bigger receiver threat will join him on campus. Tristen Keys is a five-star recruit committed to LSU, but after taking numerous official visits this summer, that could change.
Keys is the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the 2026 recruiting class and brings a lot of attention everywhere he goes. Alabama, Miami, and Texas A&M are all competing with Tennessee to flip Keys after his initial commitment to LSU in March.
On3 Sports loves Keys's potential at the next level. As the No. 1 rated wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class, he is clearly one of the most popular players being recruited throughout the Southeast.
"Contested catch maven who looks like the top wide receiver prospect early in the 2026 cycle," On3 wrote. "Excels in contested catch situations, elevating to come down with acrobatic grabs. He hangs in the air and can contort his body into favorable positions.
"[Keys] displays a huge catch radius, high-pointing the football and coming down with one-handed grabs. High-level ball tracker with the ability to locate and corral the ball over his shoulder."
He also signed an NIL deal with Adidas, so evaluating the opportunity to play for an Adidas school could bring even more NIL money to Keys over the next few years.
It is no secret Tennessee is shopping around for a potential change as its contract with Nike ends in 2026. Adidas has made a big push for the Vols to become the premier brand with Adidas, possibly opening the door for Keys to reevaluate playing for Tennessee.
Keys could be the face of Adidas football, and being paired with an Adidas school could only amplify that, especially with the team that Adidas is trying to make the face of its Adidas football team brand.
This weekend is set up to be huge for the Vols. If they can land one or both Stewart and Keys, it could completely change the landscape of Tennessee's offense in 2026 and beyond.