Tennessee’s offense will look markedly different in 2026. The starting quarterback role is changing hands after a judge ruled against Joey Aguilar. And targets within that new-look passing game will be up for grabs after leading receiver Chris Brazzell II turned pro.
The Vols are in a good spot, though. The 2026 signing class brought in 5-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, 5-star wideout TK Keys, and top-150 wideout Tyreek King. The young pups at receiver need to contend with Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews for priority attention downfield, but there is, nevertheless, an opportunity for both to get on the field early in their careers.
On Friday, ESPN broke down how both can fit into the Tennessee offense. On Keys, ESPN wrote the following:
Keys does not have elite top-end speed, but his size, range and skills on the jump-ball are outstanding. A favorable comparison is former Vols receiver Chris Brazzell II. Tennessee can use Keys’ length, long arms and physicality to create matchups inside or outside, especially in Josh Heupel’s system that isolates bigger bodies on smaller corners.
He has very good body control and coordination when elevated, making him dangerous even when covered. He might not win many footraces, but on deep shots off play-action and versus zone from the slot, he can sit in windows, box out defenders and become a chain-moving, red zone go-to target.
Earlier this week, Tennessee wideout coach Kelsey Pope told reporters that, from a readiness standpoint, Keys is “as good a freshman as I’ve been around.”
Keys will look to battle Travis Smith Jr. and Radarious Jackson for Brazzell’s spot in the starting lineup.
And here’s what ESPN wrote about King, who will arrive on campus in the summer:
One of the fastest players in the 2026 class, King should spark Tennessee as a slot, deep threat and return specialist. He has posted a 4.39 laser-timed 40 and a 21.5 mph max speed, numbers that match what the Vols have leaned on to stress defenses horizontally and vertically. King complements Tristen Keys but is a different type of weapon — built like DeSean Jackson: lean, agile and elite in a straight line.
In Heupel’s up-tempo, spread passing game, where the ball is often snapped before defenses can adjust, King can take the top off the defense on choice routes and slot fades. He must get bigger and stronger to handle SEC traffic over the middle, but Tennessee needs his speed on the field early on offense and in the return game.
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