Longhorns DBs Shake-Up 2026 | Texas Longhorns Football News

The Texas Longhorns secondary is in chaos — losing key players like Barron and Muhamand, relying on a raw young core, and hoping veteran Jelani McDonald can anchor the defense. New DB coach Blake Gideon brings fresh energy after his Georgia Tech stint. Jonah Williams, sidelined by injuries since 2025, must prove his worth early against Texas State and UTSA. Then there’s the shocker: John Meredith, originally a 2027 recruit, reclassified to join in 2026 — instantly reshaping depth. And in free safety, Xavier Filsamie and Jordon Johnson-Rubell are locked in a brutal battle to fill the void left by Michael Taaffe’s departure. 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/5e8a87f1544678ff