Meredith Reclassifies for 2026 | Texas Longhorns Football News

Texas just got a major defensive boost as five-star cornerback John Meredith reclassifies to 2026, skipping his senior year of high school due to transfer issues. Now eligible for the upcoming season, Meredith — the top CB in the 2027 class — could reshape the Longhorns’ defense under new coordinator Will Muschamp. Though he’ll miss spring practice and likely start slowly, his talent is undeniable. Expect him to get early reps against Texas State and UTSA, with a potential starting role by next year — making this one of the most exciting late-additions in recent memory. 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/b25912d87a9d5b7d