Five-Star CB Joins Texas Early | Texas Longhorns Football News

Five-star cornerback John Meredith III is skipping his senior year of high school to join Texas early—reclassifying to the 2026 class after being ruled ineligible for athletic reasons. He committed on June 19, choosing Texas over Texas A&M, and is being hailed as a future star with Sauce Gardner-level talent. Coach Sarkisian praised his length, speed, and man coverage skills, calling him a perfect fit for the Longhorns’ defense. His early arrival gives Texas a major boost as they aim for a championship run in 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/235f9442c57be912